Made in 2019 and valued at approximately R $ 50 million, the helicopter belonging to the player Neymar, who currently operates for Santos Futebol Clube, is forbidden to fly.
According to registration with the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac), the PP-NJR prefix aircraft has a suspended aircraft certificate (CA). The helicopter is an Airbus BK 117 D-2, which has the capacity to carry up to ten people, being a crew and nine passengers.
Sought by CNN Anac reported that the aircraft has been suspended aircraft certificate since April 4, 2025 “as a result of the salary of the Aeronveragability Verification Certificate (CVA) on the same date”.
The agency explains that the aeronavability certificate “is a mandatory document for a regularly operate aircraft.” “Without it, the aircraft is prevented from flying. The suspension occurs automatically, as provided for in the current regulation.”
“If irregular operation is identified, ANAC may establish administrative proceedings for calculation, with the possibility of application of sanctions, as provided for in the Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation (RBAC) No. 91,” says the regulatory agency.
The athlete’s press office reported that the suspension “is a standard procedure, performed annually” and that “this situation does not only apply to the NR Sports aircraft, but to all who operate in national airspace”.
Neymar’s team reports that “the reason for the CVA is ‘expired’ is that the aircraft is under annual maintenance, which began on 26/03, with a completion expected of up to 40 days – and may even be finalized before. During this period, it is common for the status in the system to appear as ‘expired’, (since the due date is 04/04)”.
“Upon completion of mandatory maintenance, ANAC verifies the fulfillment of all inspection items and automatically updates the system, releasing the aircraft for operation,” says the note sent by the player’s team.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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