Linha Aérea Transcontinental Brasileira
Brazilian airline
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Linha Aérea Transcontinental Brasileira S.A. was a Brazilian airline formed in 1944 and that started scheduled flights in 1946. In 1951 it was sold to Real Transportes Aéreos, which incorporated the airline the following year.
| Founded | 1944 |
|---|---|
Commenced operations | 1946 |
Ceased operations | 1951 |
| Key people | Dulcídio Cardoso |
History
Linha Aérea Transcontinental Brasileira was formed on July 22, 1944 with a fleet of five Avro Ansons. Some experimental flights were made in 1945 but only on February 1, 1946 scheduled flights began.[1]
In October 1948 Transcontinental started and operational agreement with VASD, being the first case of an operational agreement between Brazilian airlines.[2] In 1949 a third route was created, between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza.
In 1951 Transcontinental was sold to and incorporated by Real Transportes Aéreos.[3]
Destinations
In 1948 Transcontinental was flying between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro and Recife via the coast. In 1949 a third route was created, between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza.[2]
Fleet
| Aircraft | Total | Years of operation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avro Anson Mk. II | 5 | 1945–1946 | |
| Douglas DC-3/C-47 | 4 | 1946–1953 | |
| Beechcraft Model 18 S | 1 | 1947–1951 | |
| Curtiss C-46/Super C-46 Commando | 1 | 1949–1950 | |
Accidents and incidents
- 6 June 1951: a Douglas DC-3 D registration PP-NAL struck high ground while flying below minimums during approach to Rio de Janeiro. One crew member and one passenger died.