Companhia Meridional de Transportes


Companhia Meridional de Transportes was a Brazilian airline founded in 1944. In 1946, following the death of its owner on an air-crash, the airline went bankrupt.

History

Meridional was founded in 1944 and on October 4, 1945 started operating regular flights within the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo. On December 19, 1945 one of its aircraft crashed killing all occupants, including the pilot and owner of the airline Álvaro Araújo. Months later, in March 1946, the airline declared bankruptcy.

Destinations

Meridional served the following cities:
Volta Redonda was also one of its destinations, on the route Campos - Volta Redonda - Rio de Janeiro.

Fleet


AircraftTotalYears of operationNotes
Avro Anson Mk. II31945–1946

Accidents and incidents