Charter & Fractional
Avantto Sees Brazil’s Upside Despite Slowing Economy

Even as the Brazilian economy appears in a slow slide downward, business aviation fractional ownership operator Avantto (Stand 6111) is watching its value grow. “People are flying about 20 percent more, and the number of flights at Avantto is growing faster than the size of our fleet,” said company president Rogério Andrade.

That fleet today totals 52 aircraft, up from 47 last year and now consisting of 28 fixed-wing airplanes and 25 helicopters. New to the fleet are two Embraer Phenom 300s, with a third expected. Also added recently are a Bombardier Challenger 605 super-midsize jet and a Gulfstream 200, both part of the managed fleet but also available to fractional members.