Brazilian air force
Coverage of Brazilian air force in the Nexus archive.
- Brazil probe shows severe icing contributed to 2024 plane crash that killed 62
Brazilian air force investigators found that severe icing conditions, mechanical system failures, and pilot distractions contributed to the 2024 Voepass plane crash near Sao Paulo, which killed 62 people. The probe revealed recurring faults in the plane's de-icing system and a 'culture of normalizing deviations' at Voepass.
- Brazil probe shows severe icing contributed to 2024 plane crash that killed 62
Brazilian air force investigators found that severe icing, mechanical system failures, and pilot distractions contributed to the 2024 Voepass plane crash that killed 62 people near Sao Paulo. The ATR 72-500 flight, traveling from Cascavel to Sao Paulo's international airport, encountered unrecoverable 'flat spin' due to ice accumulation and de-icing system faults.
- Brazil’s Air Force Unveils 1 MW Ethanol Turbine Generator
The Brazilian Air Force and AERO Concepts developed a 1 MW gas turbine generator powered by hydrated ethanol, providing a renewable alternative to diesel for military and disaster-relief use. The generator aims to offer a homegrown solution for energy needs in these sectors.