Brazil

Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil on Air Transport

1. Date of Agreement

Legal Title:: Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil on Air Transport
May 15, 1986: Provisionally in force
July 26, 1990: Definitively in force

December 11, 1989 and July 26, 1990: Exchange of Notes (ratification of Agreement)
September 26, 1991: Agreed Minute (agreed ad referendum to modifications to the route schedule).
August 9, 1994: Exchange of Notes (modification to Route Schedule)
July 19, 1995: Agreed Minute (re-affirmed Agreed Minute ad referendum dated September 26, 1991 modifications to the route schedule, Definitions, Grant of Rights, Aviation Security and adding Change of Gauge).
September 1, 1995: Exchange of Notes (Brazil designates VASP - Viaçäo Aérea Säo Paulo S.A. as second air carrier)
July 27, 2000: Diplomatic Note (Canada designates Air Canada to operate the agreed services in Section II)
October 1, 2004: Agreed Minute (Brazil has authorized, on a provisional basis, Air Canada to operate an additional weekly flight for a period of one year.)
June 20, 2005: Diplomatic Note (Brazil designates Varig-Vaiçao Aéra Rio Grandense S.A. and Varig Logistica S.A. to operate the routes between Brazil and Canada and withdraws the designation of VASP Viaçao Aera Sao Paulo S.A.)
June 29, 2006: Agreed Minute (Agreement reached on a new article on designation and on a new Annex on traffic rights. Both parties reaffirmed ad referendum the acceptance of the 1995 modifications to the following articles: Grant of Rights, Aviation Security, Definitions and Change of Aircraft.)
March 3, 2008: Diplomatic Note (Brazil designates TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.)

A. Grant of Rights:: All except as specified in the Annex
B. Designation:: Multiple, Air Canada, VARIG-Vaiçao, Varig Logistica and TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A.
C. Tariffs:: Single disapproval
D. Capacity:: Pre-determination

The routes and associated rights were revised ad referendum and remain confidential until definitively entered into force.