| Founded | 1944 |
|---|---|
| Commenced operations | 1945 |
| Ceased operations | 1946 |
| Key people | Álvaro Araújo |
Companhia Meridional de Transportes was a Brazilian airline founded in 1944. In 1946, following the death of its owner in an air crash, the airline went bankrupt.
Meridional was founded in 1944 and on October 4, 1945, started operating regular flights within the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo. On December 19, 1945, one of its aircraft crashed killing all occupants, including the pilot and owner of the airline Álvaro Araújo. Months later, in March 1946, the airline declared bankruptcy. [1]
Meridional served the following cities: [2]
Volta Redonda was also one of its destinations, on the route Campos - Volta Redonda - Rio de Janeiro.
| Aircraft | Total | Years of operation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avro Anson Mk. II | 3 | 1945–1946 | |
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