Azul (NYSE:AZUL) (NYSE: AZUL) is a Brazilian airline that provides passenger and cargo air transportation services primarily within Brazil, with select international routes to North America and Europe. Founded in 2008 by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Azul has established itself as one of the country’s leading carriers by focusing on underserved city pairs and leveraging a modern, fuel-efficient fleet. The company is headquartered in Barueri, São Paulo, and operates a franchise-based business model that enables regional partners to offer air services under the Azul brand.
Azul’s route network spans more than 100 domestic destinations, connecting major urban centers with smaller cities across all regions of Brazil. International operations include flights to the United States, such as Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, as well as transatlantic service to Lisbon through codeshare and interline partnerships. The airline’s fleet consists largely of Embraer E-jet family aircraft, turboprops, and Airbus narrow-body jets, allowing for flexible capacity management and cost efficiency on both short-haul and medium-haul routes.
Beyond scheduled passenger service, Azul offers cargo transportation through its Azul Cargo Express division, serving e-commerce, express delivery and general freight markets. The company also operates Azul Tech Services, a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary that provides line maintenance and component repair to Azul’s own fleet as well as third-party operators. Customer loyalty is fostered through the TudoAzul frequent flyer program, which rewards passengers with points redeemable for flights, upgrades and partner services.
Since becoming a publicly traded company via an American depositary receipt listing on the New York Stock Exchange, Azul has pursued a growth strategy centered on network expansion, operational resilience and strategic partnerships. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer John Rodgerson and a management team with extensive airline industry experience, Azul continues to invest in fleet modernization, digital platforms and ancillary revenue initiatives aimed at strengthening its competitive position in the Brazilian and international aviation markets.
