The Southeast Brazilian city of Ponta Grossa will see its maiden commercial services during the last quarter of the year.

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD, São Paulo Viracopos) has been given the go-ahead by the Brazilian civil aviation authority (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil - ANAC) to start a six times weekly service to São Paulo Viracopos with effect from October 13. Service is on-board ATR72-600 equipment.

Azul already serves four other destinations in Paraná state including Curitiba International, Londrina Jose Richa, Maringá, and Cascavel.