Aviation supply and demand in the São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro systems evolution: An exploratory study

Aim/purpose – Multiple factors affect a passenger’s origin and destination airport choice. This study explores some of the leading indicators associated with performance in cities more than one airport. Two important Multi-Airport Systems (MAS) Brazil were object this study: São Paulo (Congonhas Guarulhos) Rio de Janeiro (Santos Dumont Galeão), most significant demand-generating centers country critical distribution flights from South America. Design/methodology/approach Using public databases presenting evolution supply demand 2013 to 2018, flights, sales by airlines same period, we estimated linear model using panel data on multiple regression fixed effects. Findings One results observed is that competition between positively affects prices for consumers, industry, tourism, which vital country. Research implications/limitations The limitation findings lack current data. Originality/value/contribution In filling gap literature Brazilian aviation market, evaluates Keywords: demand, evolution, Brazil, Paulo, Janeiro, airports. JEL Classification: R40, R41, R10, O54, C19.