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Brazilian domestic air travel hits 26-year high

From January through July 2026, Brazil reached the milestone of 59 million passengers on domestic flights. According to data from the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), this is the highest passenger volume recorded for the period since the historical series began in 2000. Compiled by the Ministry of Tourism, the survey shows that this figure is 4.04 percent higher than the 57 million travelers recorded during the same period last year. Notícias relacionadas:Brazil ranks fourth in international tourism growth, says OECD.South American countries move toward greater aviation integration.Plane maker Embraer closed out 2025 with largest-ever order backlog.In July, domestic passenger traffic totaled 9.1 million, also the highest figure ever recorded for the month - 1.85 percent higher than in 2025. International air travel The increase in passenger traffic is also evident in international air travel. In the first seven months of 2026, 17.7 million passengers traveled internationally, an 8.2 percent increase from the same period in 2025. July also marked the highest international passenger traffic on record for the month, with 2.7 million passengers, a 4.2 percent increase from the same month in 2025.