In the coming days, São Paulo Catarina International Airport, just over 30 minutes from the city of São Paulo, will give an unequivocal demonstration of the strength of Brazilian executive aviation. From June 5th to 7th, the airport will host the fourth edition of the Catarina Aviation Show, the largest event in the sector in Latin America.
The 2025 edition, presented by Bradesco Global Private Bank, will feature several milestones: the area dedicated to aircraft exhibitions has more than doubled compared to the previous year, increasing from 8,000 to 17,000 square meters, and more than 6,000 guests are expected, in addition to more than 80 exhibiting brands.
The event's record-breaking numbers reflect the remarkable growth of business aviation in Brazil. With approximately 10,000 aircraft, the country boasts the second-largest executive fleet in the world, the largest in Latin America, and one of the most diversified.
Not surprisingly, the waiting list to buy an executive aircraft has never been so long and can reach 5 years. This is due to high demand and the speed at which the sector has been expanding.
“The decision to include an aircraft in one's assets goes far beyond the simple act of buying a luxury item,” says Márcio Renato Ribeiro, Legal Director of Business at Bradesco. “It is a strategic move that involves considerations of efficiency and security, as well as careful asset planning, in both financial and tax aspects.”
Bradesco Global Private Bank's Wealth Planning area has been gaining prominence in the world of executive aviation with tailor-made solutions for families that the market calls ultra-high net worth.
To achieve this, the bank has a team of 12 lawyers, as well as professionals in the areas of leasing, credit, consortiums, and structured investments, all with extensive knowledge of the procedures necessary for the more efficient acquisition, management, and maintenance of aircraft.
Poliana Simas, a Wealth Planning specialist at Bradesco Global Private Bank, points out that the work begins with a detailed mapping of aircraft usage. “Initially, we need to understand if the aircraft will be used for personal or corporate purposes, who will use it, what the routes will be, and which airports will be accessed,” she says. “This is essential for recommending both the most suitable aircraft model for the family's needs and the method of acquisition, as well as measuring the impacts resulting from operating costs.”
Caroline Borges, senior analyst of Wealth Planning at Bradesco Global Private Bank, emphasizes that asset governance is one of the pillars of the bank's operations. "The acquisition of an aircraft must be carefully structured to mitigate future risks associated with the aircraft."
This is, in fact, a sophisticated and highly complex operation that requires not only technical knowledge, but also a comprehensive understanding of the legal, tax, and inheritance implications of the transaction.
In this context, the role of Bradesco Global Private Bank's Wealth Planning area becomes fundamental in ensuring families receive specialized advice at every stage of the process – from choosing the model to defining the corporate structure that will hold the asset.
“Beyond the tax aspects, we also always raise the challenges of family governance in the shared use of aircraft. We suggest, for example, the adoption of reservation systems to avoid conflicts, as well as the proportional sharing of operational costs,” says Caroline.
Bradesco's expertise is also evident in the production of specialized content. The bank's Wealth Planning area includes editorial projects such as Wealth Planning Magazine, which had a special edition dedicated to the executive aviation market.
The digital publication presents an up-to-date overview of executive aviation in Brazil and addresses legal, tax, and regulatory issues with the collaboration of industry experts.
Written in accessible language, the publication highlights the main aspects involved in the acquisition and management of private aircraft, as well as providing a detailed roadmap of the necessary steps, from defining the model to negotiating with brokers, including registration with regulatory bodies and technical validation of the equipment.
The magazine also provides explanations about tax regimes, tax incidence, and the new obligations brought about by the tax reform, including the possibility of charging IPVA (Vehicle Property Tax) and a selective tax on aircraft.
“All these aspects are supported by our specialists, who work side-by-side with families to ensure operational efficiency and legal and regulatory security throughout the entire process,” says Márcio Renato Ribeiro.
During the three days of the Catarina Aviation Show event, the Bradesco Global Private Bank's Wealth Planning team will be available at the bank's booth to answer questions from those interested in including aircraft in their asset portfolio or those who have already included them and would like to stay updated on the subject.
The work of Bradesco Global Private Bank's Wealth Planning area goes far beyond executive aviation. The bank also advises families on the management of a wide range of assets, including boats, works of art, real estate, investments abroad, and even thoroughbred horses.
For Marcio Renato Ribeiro, Poliana Simas, and Caroline Borges, adopting a multigenerational approach is not only desirable – it's indispensable. "Being close to each generation, from the one currently leading to the one preparing to take the lead, requires active listening, appropriate language, and an offering that reflects the complexity of family wealth in all its forms," explains Ribeiro.
Therefore, Bradesco Global Private Bank offers its clients a global advisory structure that goes beyond financial assets, also encompassing intangible, business, social, and cultural assets. Exclusive educational programs for children, teenagers, and young adults address topics such as governance, financial literacy, immigration, and social legacy, ensuring genuine connection and strengthening the family's bond with its future – and with what it wishes to perpetuate.