Rio’s Galeão airport to accommodate more flights amid Santos Dumont restrictions: what to expect?
In a bid to rejuvenate Galeão International Airport in Rio's North Zone, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has...
June 15, 2023Topic
Santos Dumont Airport
Rio’s small city airport is bursting at the seams while large international Galeão sinks into slumber
By Raoni Alves The two most important airports in Rio de Janeiro should work together to expand the city's capacity...
April 10, 2023
Brazil: Rio’s Santos Dumont Airport to be auctioned jointly with Galeão in 2023
Santos Dumont Airport, near downtown Rio de Janeiro, will be auctioned along with Galeão International Airport in the second half
February 11, 2022
Aircraft makes emergency landing at Galeão Airport in Rio
An Azul aircraft bound to Brasilia made an emergency landing at the Tom Jobim International Airport In Rio de Janeiro,...
May 10, 2021
Rio Consumer Protection Agency Reprimands Santos Dumont Airport
Due to the high temperatures inside terminal, the airport's Port Authority was given thirty days to fix its refrigeration system.
December 29, 2016
Paralympians Arrive Ready for 2016 Rio Paralympics
The first wave of the 4,350 athletes who will compete in the upcoming 2016 Rio Paralympics began to move into...
September 1, 2016
New VLT Light Rail in Rio Opens on Sunday, May 22nd
After several years of construction, road closures and detours in the city’s downtown area, this Sunday, May 22nd, Rio de...
May 17, 2016
Brazil’s Airport Workers on Strike: Daily
Airport employees of Infraero airports in Brazil went on strike early Wednesday morning, effectively reducing airport staff in 63 airports...
August 1, 2013
Rains Cripple Transportation in Rio: Daily
Heavy rains hit Rio in the early hours yesterday, causing the closure of Santos Dumont Airport, much flooding, heavy traffic...
May 18, 2013