In recent weeks, the movement of two aircraft from GOL ended up attracting attention due to its unusual destination within Europe.
On August 20, a Boeing 737-800 registered PR-GUL left Confins airport (CNF) towards Espargos airport (SID), in Cape Verde, with its destination Sofia airport (SOF), in Bulgaria .
On September 12th, it was the turn of a Boeing 737-700 registered PR-GED to travel the same route to Europe. Given the atypical movement, why did two GOL planes end up in Bulgaria?
Photos: Flightradar24/Reproduction
Photos: Flightradar24/Reproduction
Despite initial speculation about a possible return of the aircraft, the two planes are in Bulgaria for collaborative maintenance by Lufthansa Technik Sofia (LTSF), as reported by Portal Simple Flying.
Although GOL has three important GOL Aerotech maintenance centers in Brazil (Confins, Congonhas in Brasília), the high demand to keep the capacity of its fleet of 141 aircraft active requires the airline to outsource part of the maintenance to other companies. repair and overhaul (MRO).
Interestingly, GOL Aerotech also provides maintenance services to other airlines, the company is certified to provide maintenance, repair, painting and maintenance services on CFM56-7 engines, making it one of the most complete and important maintenance centers in America Latin.
Even though GOL is expanding its 737 MAX fleet, the presence of the 737 NG is guaranteed for a few years, until the company completes its fleet renewal plan.
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With information: Simple flying
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Publish date : 2023-09-14 07:00:00
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