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ASL Arruda Industria e Comercio

Operator Identification

  Unknown dates

  Brazil


TYPE: Cargo airline

IATA/ICAO CODES: -- / ---

HEADQUARTERS: Unknown

FORMER NAME: Nil

SUBSEQUENT NAME: Nil

Operator History

Founded by Mr. A. S. L. Arruda.

Commando Operations

May 1966* to November 1970*

ASL Arruda operated at least four ex-VARIG Commandos in cargo configuration. They wore red stripes and the label "C-46F" on the tail, which probably stood for "Freighter".

Commandos Operated

  • Curtiss C-46A-60-CK Commando: PP-ITE
  • Curtiss R5C-1 Commando: PP-AKE
  • Smith Super 46C Commando: PP-VCE

Last edited: 12/01/2024