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1962
The company’s fleet amounts to 12 single-engine Cessna, models 170, 172, 180 and 182. The company purchases a Beechcraft D185, the first twin-engine aircraft used in charter flights in Brazil. Líder Táxi Aéreo concentrates its operations in Belo Horizonte and Ipatinga/MG, establishing flights in the Minas Gerais metallurgical area on a regular basis, thus supporting the development of the iron ore industry in the state.
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1963
Revolution in the aircraft chartering segment: Líder Táxi Aéreo acquires three Aero Commander 500B, a larger aircraft that enables longer nonstop domestic flights. Líder Aviação’s hangar at Pampulha Airport, Belo Horizonte, begins operations. The company expands its services portfolio once again: aircraft maintenance, hangaring, aircraft sales and import assistance.
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1964
The company’s fleet plays a strategic role in the construction of the Três Marias/MG and Salto Grande/MG dams, connecting the country’s major cities to the construction sites.
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2005 Líder Táxi Aéreo becomes a corporation.
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1971
Líder becomes a Learjet representative in Brazil. Líder Aviação’s base at Santos Dumont Airport, Rio de Janeiro/RJ, begins operations.
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1972
Operations supporting RADAM, the “Amazon Radar” project in the Amazon area, are launched, featuring an aircraft equipped with radars and specialized instruments. Líder Aviação’s base in Congonhas Airport, São Paulo/SP, begins operations.
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1973
The company is awarded the first contract for providing services to Petrobras, connecting the oil drilling platforms along the Brazilian coast. For that contract, Líder purchases eight Sikorsky S-58T helicopters. Líder Aviação’s base at Brasília Airport, Brasília/DF, begins operations.
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1975
Learjet launches Turbofan-equipped jets model 35 - quieter and more economical turbines – that are incorporated into Líder’s fleet. The company builds a hangar in Belém, state capital of Pará.
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1978
The new headquarters office building opens in Belo Horizonte.
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1984 Líder becomes the representative of Bell Helicopter Textron in Brazil. The company reaches the leading position in the business aviation market in South America. Another expansion of Líder’s services portfolio: besides Learjet and Bell, the company now becomes the representative of Allied-Signal Aerospace (turbines), Bendix King, Rockwell Collins, and Honeywell (electronic instruments).
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1986
Líder opens a base in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro.
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1988 Bell Helicopter Textron launches sales of military helicopter models. At this time Líder signs a partnership contract with FlightSafety International.
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1995 Líder becomes a representative of one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world: Raytheon Aircraft Company, former Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. The company builds a new hangar in Congonhas Airport, in São Paulo. Incorporation of Sikorsky S-76A helicopters into the company’s own fleet.
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1997
Líder purchases Hawker 800 intercontinental jets.
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1998
Líder acquires ATP - Aero Táxi Pampulha. Opening of Hangar III at Pampulha Airport, in Belo Horizonte. Opening of a hangar in Manaus, capital of Amazonas state.
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2000
With approximately 1,000 employees, Líder establishes partnerships with international companies such as BBA-Signature and Composite Technology Inc. (CTI), among others. As a result of the partnership with CTI, Composite Technology do Brasil (CTBrasil) is launched in December. Opening of the Itanhaem/SP base.
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2001
Opening of the Jacarepaguá Base, in Rio de Janeiro. Construction of Hangar IV at Pampulha Airport, in Belo Horizonte. Incorporation of another Hawker 800 into the company’s charter flight fleet. As a result of the joint venture with BBA, the Aircraft Maintenance and Ground Handling business units are now controlled by Líder Signature.
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2002
The first Premier I aircraft (Raytheon) built with an all-composite fuselage arrives in Brazil. This aircraft revolutionizes the business aviation segment. The technology used in the aircraft’s fuselage provides more internal space and lower operational and maintenance costs. Premier I has a more spacious cabin and the highest speed in its category. The company’s fleet reaches 20 airplanes and 27 helicopters. The Belém Base is reactivated and the Recife Base, in Pernambuco state, is opened.
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2003
Líder starts representing CAE SimuFlite for the sales of mechanic training programs and flight simulators for pilots. Líder terminates its sales representative contract with Bell Helicopter Textron. Líder Signature workshops continue to provide all maintenance services for Bell helicopters in the bases of Recife, Brasília, Congonhas and Jacarepaguá, keeping the same quality and reliability as a Bell Helicopter Textron authorized service center. Líder purchases ten Sikorsky S-76C+ helicopters. The Helicopter Operations Unit is awarded the ISO 9001:2000 accreditation.
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2004
Líder purchases ten new S76-C+ helicopters for offshore operations. Líder starts selling helicopter models by Helibras/Eurocopter.
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2005 Líder changes its brand to LÍDER AVIAÇÃO, aiming to highlight the comprehensive range of services and products provided by the company. The Ground Handling Unit is also awarded with the accreditation ISO 9001:2000.
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2006
The Hawker Beechcraft Corporation launches three new aircraft: Hawker 750, Hawker 900XP, and King Air C90GT. Hawker 4000 is accredited by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). The company opens Líder Training Center, ratified by ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency). It is the first training center belonging to an executive aviation company in Brazil to be approved by ANAC. A partnership with CEMIG, local power company, is established, providing inspection and maintenance services of transmission lines, using Bell 206 L4 helicopters. The company purchases six new S-76C++ helicopters for offshore operations.
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2007
Opening of the Vitória Base, in the state of Espírito Santo and the Fortaleza Base, in the state of Ceará. Líder terminates its sales representative contract with Helibras/Eurocopter, keeping the maintenance services as an Authorized Service Center. Hawker Beechcraft Corporation launches new models: King Air C90GTi and B200GT. Líder Aviação establishes a sales record, with a total of 55 aircraft sold. ONEX Partners and GS Capital Partners acquire Raytheon Aircraft Company, renaming it Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. Opening of the Campinas Base, in São Paulo state, for Ground Handling services.
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2008 Líder Aviação celebrates its Golden Jubilee. The Premier II aircraft is launched. The new Jacarepaguá Hangar in Rio de Janeiro is opened. Líder purchases four S76-C++ helicopters for offshore operations. The Hawker 450XP and the King Air 350i aircraft are launched.
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2009
Líder purchases three S-76 C++ helicopters for offshore operations. A new Jacarepaguá Hangar in Rio de Janeiro is approved by Hawker Beechcraft for maintenance of the Baron and Bonanza aircraft. Bristow Group acquires a 42.5 percent stake in Líder Aviação. Opening of the Curitiba Base, in Paraná state, and the Natal Base, in Rio Grande do Norte, for Ground Handling services. Líder purchases one S-92 helicopter for offshore operations. The King Air C90GTx aircraft is launched.
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2010 Líder launches “Decolar” (Take-off), a professional development program, with the goal of disseminating the company’s culture and improving organizational processes to ensure excellence in customer service. Líder purchases three S-76 C++ helicopters and two S-92 helicopters for offshore operations, as well as three more Premier Is and one King Air C90 for Aircraft Chartering operations. One more new hangar in Pampulha Airport, Belo Horizonte, is opened. The Hawker 200 and the King Air 250 aircraft are launched. Opening of the Itanhaém Base, in São Paulo state, for offshore operations.
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2011 Opening of the Tefé Base, in Amazonas, for offshore operations. Opening of the Boa Vista Base, in the state of Roraima, for Ground Handling services.
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2012 The Decolar Program is awarded the XI Human Being Award for Best Practices in People Management by the Brazilian Human Resources Association. Líder purchases three Sikorsky S-92 helicopters for offshore operations. Construction of a new hangar in Galeão International Airport, Rio de Janeiro, and another one in Campos do Goytacazes Airport, Rio de Janeiro. Opening of the Corumbá Base, in Mato Grosso do Sul state, for Ground Handling services. Hawker Beechcraft becomes Beechcraft Corporation.
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2013 Líder Aviação is the new exclusivity dealer of Bombardier in Brazil.
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2014
Opening of the Itanhaém new hangar.
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2015
Líder Aviação becomes an exclusive HondaJet sales representative in Brazil.
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2016 Our Chartering and Aircraft Management Unit conquers the Argus Platinum certification. UAS International elects Líder Aviação the best ground handling services provider in Latin America. Congonhas’ base, in São Paulo, is ranked the best Latin America FBO by Professional Pilot International Magazine.
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2017 Opening of the Carauari base, in Amazonas, oriented towards ground handling and onshore operations. Líder Aviação is awarded first place at Petrobrás’ Peotram Award. HondaJet gets ANAC’s (National Civil Aviation Agency) type certificate.
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2018 Líder Aviação is awarded first place at Petrobrás’ Peotram Award. Congonhas’ base is ratified for HondaJet and HondaJet engine’s maintenance services. The first HondaJet with a Brazilian call sign arrives in the country.
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