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Air Service
Macedonia · AIR SKOPJE

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Routes
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SPJ
ICAO
M3
IATA
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Brazil's dedicated air cargo carrier.
Founded
1995
Headquarters
São Paulo, Brazil
ABSA - Aerolinhas Brasileiras S.A. is a Brazilian all-cargo airline that has operated scheduled and charter freight services domestically and internationally. Founded in the 1990s, the airline focused on providing cargo solutions across Latin America and beyond, serving key commercial and industrial freight markets.
ABSA became a subsidiary of TAM Airlines (later LATAM Airlines Group) following an acquisition, which integrated its operations into one of Latin America's largest aviation groups. This relationship gave ABSA access to a broader network and resources while maintaining its cargo-focused identity.
The airline operated Boeing 767 freighter aircraft on routes connecting Brazil with North America and other destinations, positioning itself as a significant player in the Brazilian air cargo sector. Over time, its operations were increasingly absorbed into the LATAM Cargo brand.
Hubs & network
ABSA primarily operated through Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in São Paulo as its main hub.
Fleet
ABSA operated Boeing 767-300F freighter aircraft on domestic and international cargo routes.
Notable facts
- ›ABSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of TAM Airlines, which later became part of LATAM Airlines Group.
- ›The airline focused exclusively on cargo operations, with no passenger services.
- ›ABSA operated transatlantic cargo routes connecting Brazil with the United States.
- ›Its ICAO callsign is TUS and IATA code is M3.
- ›ABSA's operations were progressively integrated under the LATAM Cargo brand.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (4 legs)












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Route network
AAL → OSLSWM
OLA → OSLSWM
OSL → AALSWM
OSL → OLASWM
OSL → VDBSWM
VDB → OSLSWM
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
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