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Azul Launches Azul TecOps - Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul services

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

SÃO PAULO, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azul Airlines has announced the creation of its newest business unit: Azul TecOps. With this move, the company extends its industry leading operational and technical expertise to external customers in Brazil, Latin America and around the world.

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  • Building on Azul's reputation for operational excellence, Azul TecOps now offers services to external customers
    SÃO PAULO, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azul Airlines has announced the creation of its newest business unit: Azul TecOps.
  • In addition Azul TecOps will also offer repairs for aeronautical components such as wheels, brakes, batteries, structures, interiors, avionics, oxygen systems, safety/emergency equipment.
  • "With the launch of Azul TecOps, we are excited to now bring this expertise to the outside world.
  • Azul TecOps secondary facility in Belo Horizonte, at Pampulha airport also offers smaller hangars for aircraft maintenance services.

B4A (Beauty for All) Announces New Investment Round of USD 6 Million to Accelerate Operations in Brazil

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

With a run-rate of USD 15 million and 220 employees, the Company will invest in the development of its platform, "B4A Connect"

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  • "Being able to raise new funds under the current market conditions demonstrates the high level of confidence investors have in B4A.
  • Our valuation increased four times between the two rounds and all our investors from the previous round participatedin this one," states Jan Riehle, founder and CEO of B4A.
  • In 2021, B4A doubled its revenue with a run-rate of more than USD 12 million and 170 employees at the end of the year.
  • B4A (Beauty For All) is a beauty tech startup whose mission is to democratize beauty.

Orva Appoints Joseph Falcão as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Orva, a full-service e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of footwear, apparel, accessories and home products from leading consumer brands, announced today the appointment of Joseph Falco as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Orva, a full-service e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of footwear, apparel, accessories and home products from leading consumer brands, announced today the appointment of Joseph Falco as Chief Financial Officer.
  • He joins Orva from Thrasio, where he served as Chief Financial Officer, SVP of Finance and Treasurer during a period of significant sales growth and value creation.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Joe to the team as Orvas Chief Financial Officer, said Abe Shalom, President of Orva.
  • For more than a decade, the Orva team has provided immense value to clients and customers selling on marketplaces through its full-service e-commerce offering, said Joseph Falco, Chief Financial Officer of Orva.

Essentia Energia, A Patria Investments Company, Announces The Beginning Of Sol do Sertao Solar Power Plant Operations

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

SO PAULO, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Patria Investments, a global alternative asset manager and leader in the sector in Latin America, announces the beginning of operations of Sol do Sertao Photovoltaic Complex (or Sol do Sertao Solar Power Plant), in Oliveira dos Brejinhos (Bahia State, Brazil), 300 miles from the State capital, Salvador.

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  • SO PAULO, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Patria Investments, a global alternative asset manager and leader in the sector in Latin America, announces the beginning of operations of Sol do Sertao Photovoltaic Complex (or Sol do Sertao Solar Power Plant), in Oliveira dos Brejinhos (Bahia State, Brazil), 300 miles from the State capital, Salvador.
  • The Sol do Sertao plant was the largest project finance structured by Brazil's development bank, BNDES, for a solar project up to its signing in October 2020, of R$ 910 million ($167 million).
  • "The beginning of Sol do Sertao's operations is an important milestone for Essentia.
  • The company operates in the generation and trading of renewable energy, with a focus on solar and wind power.

Live Nation, Oak View Group & GL events Developing New Arena In São Paulo To Bring More Concerts, Sports, And Live Events To The City

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Friday, October 15, 2021

SÃO PAULO, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- It was announced today by São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes that the city will be welcoming a new 20,000 capacity arena, developed through the partnership of Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company; Oak View Group (OVG), the global venue development, advisory, and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industries; and GL events, a world-class provider of integrated solutions and services for events, who was awarded a 30-year lease by the City of São Paulo for the Anhembi campus (4 million square feet). The state-of-the-art ARENA SÃO PAULO will host live events including concerts, sports games, family entertainment, and more, and will be located within São Paulo's premier entertainment destination, the ANHEMBI DISTRICT, which is already well-known for hosting the Carnival parade, among other events.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to developing the venue, Live Nation and Oak View Group will be the operators of the facility and will oversee event bookings.
  • Live Nation is focused on featuring both international and domestic artists at the city's future premier large entertainment venue, ARENA SO PAULO.
  • We are excited to partner with OVG and Live Nation Entertainment, two global entertainment leaders to invest in ARENA SO PAULO.
  • Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship.