Portugalia Airlines
Luiz Fernandes has extensive experience in the aviation industry, currently serving as the Head of Contract Management and Director of Engineering & Maintenance Part M at PGA-Portugália Airlines since June 2010, where responsibilities include AOC Airworthiness Manager. Previously, Luiz held the position of Head of Engineering at Portugalia Airlines, contributing to fleet management as the F100 Fleet Coordinator from April 1999 to June 2010. Early in the career, Luiz worked as a Powerplant & Systems Engineer at Air Columbus from January 1992 to May 1995, focusing on maintenance programs and technical documentation analysis. Luiz Fernandes earned a Master's degree in Machine Tool Technology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa between 1989 and 1992, and completed studies at Faro, Liceu João de Deus from 1977 to 1980.
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Portugalia Airlines
Even though it was created in 1988, the Company only began operating in 1990. The first official flight departs from Lisbon heading to Porto on July 7th of that same year, operated by a Fokker 100. With its internationalization in June 1992, and the acquisition of new aircraft, Portugália Airlines asserted itself on the European market as a private and innovative airline, guided by high level service standards and recognized internationally (Best Regional Airline in Europe, 2001-2006, and the Skytrax Award for Best Cabin Staff in Europe, in 2005). In 2007, it integrates the TAP Group and takes on a new business model, working under a Group logic now. In 2016, the Company renewed its fleet, and is now operating with a fleet of 9 Embraer 190 and 4 Embraer 195, with a new image, an increase in passenger capacity and greater flexibility while maintaining the same consistency and service quality. The Company's aircraft now fly under the TAP express brand, supporting TAP's commitment to the regional market.