Bizjets impounded in Brazil

On November 25, Brazilian tax authorities will auction Challenger 300 N290CL (20290) and Falcon 900 N900CZ (14) seized last June, supposedly imported by Brazilians without payment of customs duties. The 17-month seizure-to-auction cycle is actively enforced in Brazil, which is working to clear Viracopos Airport in particular of aircraft that deteriorated to scrap while the courts debate their fate. No reserved Brazilian registrations are known for these aircraft, implying that the N registration was ment to have been kept.