Brazilian airline Azul may shun government bailout, eyes private credit

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian airline Azul SA may forego a bailout package offered by state bank BNDES, as the company believes it will be able to get credit at more favorable terms in the private sector, the company’s CEO told Reuters on Friday.

In an interview, John Rodgerson said the company’s board would decide next week whether or not to adhere to the bailout program offered by BNDES.

(Reporting by Alusio Alves; Writing by Gram Slattery; Editing by Sandra Maler)