Rio’s local government is considering a waterway to link Tom Jobim International Airport (Galeão) and Santos Dumont Airport. The objective is to use Guanabara Bay to improve passenger movement to and from the international airport, which has recently seen decreased traffic. While the plan is still under technical and economic feasibility studies, the city hopes […]
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