Brazilian Airline Gol Wins Approval of Chapter 11 Restructuring
The company expects to exit Chapter 11 in early June, it said in a statement Tuesday. Gol added the restructuring significantly reduces its debt by eliminating upwards of around $850 million in other obligations. The airline, which sought court protection in January 2024, announced a sweeping restructuring deal that November.
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