Linhas Aéreas Wright
Encyclopedia
Linhas Aéreas Wright Ltda was a Brazilian
airline formed in 1947. In 1948 it was sold to Real Transportes Aéreos
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and Santos. In March 1948 it was sold to Real Transportes Aéreos
.
Brazil
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airline formed in 1947. In 1948 it was sold to Real Transportes Aéreos
Real Transportes Aéreos
Real Transportes Aéreos was a Brazilian airline founded in 1945. It was merged into Varig in 1961, when Varig bought the Consórcio Real-Aerovias-Nacional, of which Real was the main carrier....
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History
Linhas Aéreas Wright was formed on April 1, 1947 by Francisco Ribeiro Wright and his brother and business partner. It had a fleet of two Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar aircraft operating between Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
and Santos. In March 1948 it was sold to Real Transportes Aéreos
Real Transportes Aéreos
Real Transportes Aéreos was a Brazilian airline founded in 1945. It was merged into Varig in 1961, when Varig bought the Consórcio Real-Aerovias-Nacional, of which Real was the main carrier....
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Fleet
| Aircraft | Total | Years of operation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar | 2 | 1947–1948 | |