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Scheduled international passenger airline created when Volo do Brasil bought trade names VARIG and Rio-Sul in an auction of the original VARIG. Company started operations on December 14th 2006 when new AOC was issued. Comapny was bought on March 28th 2007 by Brazilian low cost operator GOL for nearly $320 million. Airline was then transformed into single class international operator for GOL. By September 2008 VARIG operations were integrated into GOL's airline operating certificate but continued to be marketed as separate brands. By June 2009, VARIG brand was retired and only GOL is used.

founded - demised (age)

July 14 2006 - September 29 2008  (2)

headquarters

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web

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varig

base airports

SBGR Guarulhos - Andre Franco Montouro Sao Paulo
SBGL Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Rio de Janeiro

related operators

VARIG	predecessor
GOL Linhas Aéreas S.A.	parent
VarigLog	sister co.
Flex Linhas Aereas