Brazilian airline TAM has launched new direct flights between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and New York, US.

Airlines operating in Brazil must indemnify passengers for delays: Minister RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's Minister of DefenseNelson Jobim announced on Wednesday that airlines operating in thecountry will have to indemnify passengers for delays that exceed 30 minutes.

By Alexei Barrionuevo President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva replaced Brazil's defense minister, whose duties include oversight of civil aviation, just over a week after the deadliest air disaster in the country's history.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - A Brazilian jetliner with 140 people aboard was reported missing Friday over the Amazon jungle after colliding with a smaller executive jet, aviation authorities said.

NEW YORK - Despite unexpected drama, bossa nova legend Joao Gilberto overcame all obstacles to cast his musical spell on a Carnegie Hall audience with a marathon two-hour concert at the JVC Jazz Festival.