6-K 1 gol20050919_6k.htm ADVANCES IN PROJECT TO ESTABLISH LCC IN MEXICO Provided by MZ Data Products
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of September, 2005

(Commission File No. 001-32221) ,
 

 
GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
GOL INTELLIGENT AIRLINES INC.
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
 


Rua Tamoios 246
Jardim Aeroporto
04630-000 São Paulo, São Paulo
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of Regristrant's principal executive offices)



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
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information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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GOL Advances in Project to Establish LCC in Mexico

São Paulo, September 19, 2005 – GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4), Brazil’s low-fare, low-cost airline, together with Fernando Chico Pardo and a group of Mexican investors, submitted to the Mexican Civil Aviation Authorities a preliminary business plan for its proposed low cost carrier (LCC). GOL and its Mexican partners are working to complete agreements and apply for the necessary licenses to own, manage and operate an LCC in Mexico, as set forth in Mexican Aviation Law and other applicable regulations. Plans are to commence flights in the Mexican market in the second quarter of 2006.

About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, a “low-cost, low-fare” airline, is one of the most profitable and fastest growing airlines in the industry worldwide. GOL operates a simplified fleet with a single class of service. It also has one of the youngest and most modern fleets in the industry that results in low maintenance, fuel and training costs, with high aircraft utilization and efficiency ratios. In addition, safe and reliable services, which stimulate GOL’s brand recognition and customer satisfaction, allow GOL to have the best value proposition in the market. GOL currently offers over 380 daily flights to 43 major business and travel destinations in Brazil and Argentina, with substantial expansion opportunities. GOL growth plans include increasing frequencies in existing markets and adding service to additional markets in both Brazil and other high-traffic South American travel destinations. GOL shares are listed on the NYSE and the Bovespa. For more information, flight times and fares, please access our site at www.voegol.com.br or call 0300-789-2121 in Brazil, 0810-266-3131 in Argentina, or 55 11 2125-3200 from overseas. GOL: here everyone can fly!

CONTACT: GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A.

Investor Relations:
Ph: (5511) 5033 4393
e-mail: ri@golnaweb.com.br
www.voegol.com.br/ir


Media – Brazil and Latin America:
Juliana Cabrini, Roberta Corbioli, or Márcia Bertoncello
MVL Comunicação
Ph: (5511) 3049-0343 / 0341
e-mail: juliana.cabrini@mvl.com.br


Media – U.S. and Europe:
Gabriela Juncadella
Gavin Anderson & Company
Ph: 212-515-1957
e-mail: gjuncadella@gavinanderson.com

This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the prospects of the business, estimates for operating and financial results, and those related to growth prospects of GOL. These are merely projections and, as such, are based exclusively on the expectations of GOL’s management concerning the future of the business and its continued access to capital to fund the Company’s business plan. Such forward-looking statements depend, substantially, on changes in market conditions, government regulations, competitive pressures, the performance of the Brazilian economy and the industry, among other factors and risks disclosed in GOL’s filed disclosure documents and are, therefore, subject to change without prior notice.


 
SIGNATURE
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 19, 2005

 
GOL LINHAS AÉREAS INTELIGENTES S.A.
 
By:
/S/  Richard F. Lark, Jr.

 
Name:   Richard F. Lark, Jr.
Title:     Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer
 

 

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