Azul SA has released its growth projections for 2019, without taking into a possible incorporation of UPI Life Air, as the company will still participate in the auction at the end of March.
These preliminary estimates also exclude the impact of a potential t venture with Correios.
In 2019, Azul should have an overall increase in seat supply of between 18% and 20%, with a growth of 16% to 18% in ASKs (seats available for every kilometer flown) from the replacement of smaller aircraft by the A320neo.
In the international market, the company should increase, throughout 2019, its capacity between 20% and 25%, according to the executives, due to the three new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, which will be incorporated during this year, while the seven A330-200 aircraft remain in the fleet.
The new generation of aircraft, such as the E195-E2, A320neo and A330neo, should represent around 40% of Azul's seat capacity.
There will be a CASK reduction of between 1% and 3% in 2019, compared to the previous year.
The EBIT margin projection for 2019 will be 18% to 20%, still below the projection presented by GOL in early January.
See more about Azul's fleet planning for the coming years at the link below:
Azul announces total retirement date for the first generation E-Jets, and will keep the A330s
