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ANAC Overhauls Airline Enforcement Model, Introduces ‘Responsive Regulation’
Effective 15 June 2026, ANAC replaced its blanket fine system with a responsive-regulation model that grades sanctions according to risk and an airline’s compliance history. The change encourages self-reporting of minor issues while keeping tough penalties for serious or repeated violations, aiming to enhance safety without unnecessary operational disruption.
Força Nacional Dismantles Hidden Mining Bunkers Near Bolivian Border
Brazilian security forces destroyed 23 hidden bunkers used in illegal gold mining near the Bolivian border on 15 June, seizing fuel and explosives worth an estimated R$63 million. The action tightens border controls and may cause short-term delays for freight and travellers on BR-070.
Campo Grande Airport Resumes Operations After Weather-Driven Shutdown
Heavy fog closed Campo Grande Airport for several hours early on 15 June, leading to flight cancellations and delays before operations resumed mid-morning. The event underlines seasonal visibility challenges at regional Brazilian airports and the importance of contingency planning for travellers and airlines alike.
‘Passe Livre’ No Longer Requires Uniform for Airline Staff Travel
From 15 June 2026, Brazilian airline crew using the inter-carrier ‘Passe Livre’ benefit no longer need to travel in uniform, thanks to new digital ID checks. The update streamlines crew repositioning but keeps documentation and flight-deck access rules intact.