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Aero VIP is now operating under the 7 Air Group brand

Aero VIP (Portugal) (Cascais) has successfully integrated the 7 Air Group, becoming part of one of the biggest aeronautical groups in Portugal. The charter airline is now operating under the 7 Air brand as pictured on this Dornier 228-202 CS-TGG (msn 8160) seen landing at Lisbon.

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