The aeronautics commander has ceased to use military aircraft since July against and by (Brazilian Air Force).
Damasceno has appealed to commercial flights for their travels, according to six general officers heard by Sheet.
The Air Force head began to use airlines because the low maintenance budget caused the stoppage of 40 aircraft and the removal of 137 pilots since July.
One of the areas prioritized by FAB is the transportation of authorities. The group that performs the service, however,. Therefore, the Air Force has not been able to fulfill all requests.
A 2020 presidential decree defines which authorities are entitled to use FAB planes and establishes a priority of service. The president (PT) does not enter the line because he has presidential planes available.
The first on the priority list is the vice president of the Republic ,. In the second shelf are the presidents of, and (Supreme Federal Court). After them the ministers of state are attended, with precedence to the oldest ministries of the Esplanade.
Only if there is aircraft available after the priority authorities’ demand will be able to use FAB flights for their travels or health or safety.
It is with this scenario that Damasceno Major-Brigadier has found it difficult to travel with the air force planes he commands.
The first setback occurred on July 10, when he had to go to Recife to visit the Air Base of the Pernambuco capital. The airline tickets were bought a week in advance at the cost of $ 5,197.
Damasceno also traveled to Salvador and Belo Horizonte on commercial flights in July and August. He also made two visits abroad, with passages in Ezeiza (Argentina) and Bogota (Colombia), to attend ceremonies and bilateral meetings.
Although the main reason is the lack of airplanes to meet the demands, Damasceno’s new routine by Brazilian airports has conveyed to the military a message that the good example of the military chief for the savings of resources should be followed by his commanders.
Sought, the FAB did not speak.
A Sheet He talked to two people who have found Damasceno at Brasilia airport in recent weeks. The Air Force commander made the trips without military uniform.
The situation contrasts with the use of FAB planes by authorities, one of the main criticisms made within the Ministry of Defense. The assessment is that transport compromises the Air Force budget and puts the main mission of force in the background.
This year alone, the Air Force made 700 transport from authorities. The number has grown throughout the year, reaching the highest levels in March (116) and April (136).
The reduction of FAB flights was felt in July, when military planes made 67 transport from authorities – the result of the new restrictions imposed by force.
The record holder in 2025 is the mayor, (-PB), with 73 flights from FAB. The average exceeds ten trips per month. He is followed by Finance Minister Fernando Haddad (70), the president of, Luis Roberto Barroso (69), Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski (54), and Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (40).
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The restriction on the use of FAB aircraft coincides with the moment the Air Force command has decided to expand the financial crop to finish the year without lacking money for basic needs such as energy and water.
A package of measures was announced internally in early July. One of the expected measures was the cut of office: military organizations operate in person from 8am to 12pm, and the afternoon is remotely met.
Military missions outside the headquarters were replaced by video conferences.
The most sensitive part is related to operational issues. By order of the Air Force command, 40 aircraft should be stopped by the end of the year for lack of maintenance and fuel.
The Air Force also dismissed 137 pilots, including the Tactical and Specialized Instruction Group, responsible for the teaching area. In the evaluation of general officers heard by the Sheetbudget restrictions must have medium and long term impact on the quality and quantity of military pilots.
