The government of Santa Catarina is set to invest around R$7 (US$1.4) million into the Blumenau Airport in anticipation of the upcoming Oktoberfest. This announcement came as Azul, a commercial airline, revealed plans to extend its services to the airport during the festival. This investment will be channeled through the State’s Ports, Airports, and Railways […]
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