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Central Aérea Limitada

Brazilian airline

Central Aérea Limitada was a Brazilian airline founded in 1948. In 1950 Central established a technical and operational partnership with Transportes Aéreos Nacional. Finally, in 1955 Central was sold to and incorporated by Nacional.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1948Founded1
  • HeadquartersBelo Horizonte1

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Central Aérea Limitada was a Brazilian airline founded in 1948. In 1950 Central established a technical and operational partnership with Transportes Aéreos Nacional. Finally, in 1955 Central was sold to and incorporated by Nacional.2

The story

Central received its operational authorization on March 29, 1948 and flights started on June 11 of the same year. Its network linked Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and cities in the state of São Paulo, and present states of Goiás, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul. On August 26, 1950 Central established a technical-operational partnership with Transportes Aéreos Nacional but remained independent. However, in January 1955 Nacional bought all the shares of Central and incorporated the airline.

From Wikipedia’s article on Central Aérea Limitada, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Products and brands

In 1950 Central served the following cities:

Belo Horizonte

Rio de Janeiro

São Paulo

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and cities in the state of São Paulo, and in the present states of Goiás, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul

From Wikipedia’s article on Central Aérea Limitada, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Timeline

  1. 1955Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1948Founded Founded1

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