How do you import an aircraft? What are the steps and precautions when bringing a helicopter into Brazil? What are the most efficient ways to do this type of business? These and other questions were answered by the vice-president of Sertrading, Thiago Pontes, in an interview on the podcast Helitalks! On the occasion, Thiago spoke about the complex process of importing aircraft and shared his perceptions and specialized knowledge to provide an in-depth view of a world that, for many, remains a mystery. The vice president highlights the importance of having a well-defined strategic plan to identify the best solutions and opportunities. A company like Sertrading, a leader and reference in aircraft imports in the country, provides specialized consulting for customers, guiding them on the five main pillars: operational, logistical, tax, financial and technological. Regarding the operational process, importing an aircraft involves a significant amount of documentation, including airworthiness certificates, registrations, tax documents and many others. When the customer decides to rely on a trading company, the role of the partner company is to assist in negotiating sales contracts in order to ensure that all terms are favorable for the importer and that all necessary documents are in order. Another crucial step is compliance with Brazilian aircraft safety regulations and standards. For this reason, the company oversees approvals, ensuring that the helicopter or airplane meets all regulatory requirements in Brazil. In the case of purchasing used aircraft, the entire analysis and procedure occurs with even more scrutiny. The topics discussed in the interview did not fail to highlight the logistical complexities. At this stage, the trading company also offers all the necessary support in transporting the aircraft from the country of origin to Brazil, including air or sea details, cargo insurance and customs clearance. In addition, it assists with customs and tax procedures so that all tax obligations are satisfied. By opting for this approach, the total cost associated with importing an aircraft is considerably lower, and this is due to Sertrading's ability to optimize the import process, negotiate more advantageous prices with suppliers and deal with complexities. Sertrading operates with intelligence, excellence and innovation to find personalized solutions and opportunities for its customers. With 23 years in the sector, it has become a reference in quality. Want to know more? Watch the video!

Committed to helping tackle society's most pressing challenges, Alfredo de Goeye, president of Sertrading, signed the letter of adherence to the UN Global Compact and its Ten Universal Principles in the areas of Human Rights, Labor, Environment and Anti-Corruption. Launched in 2000, the Global Compact is a call for companies to align their strategies and operations with the Ten Universal Principles in the areas of Human Rights, Labor, Environment and Anti-Corruption and develop actions that contribute to addressing society's challenges. It is currently the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 16,000 participants, including companies and organizations, across 70 local networks in 160 countries. The Global Compact is not a regulatory instrument, a mandatory code of conduct or a forum to police management policies and practices. It is a voluntary initiative that provides guidelines for promoting sustainable growth and civic responsibility through committed and innovative corporate leadership. Sertrading is committed to making each of these principles part of the company's strategy, culture and daily operations and, in this way, starting a new chapter in our history, in which we promote significant positive impacts not only on employees, customers and partners, but also on society.