Source: Simon Hradecky | www.avherald.com

An Azul Linhas Aereas Embraer ERJ-195-E2, registration PS-AEA performing flight AD-4849 from Sao Paulo Viracopos,SP to Florianopolis,SC (Brazil), was climbing out of Viracopos’ runway 33 when the crew stopped the climb at FL070 reporting a smoke indication in one of the cargo holds. The aircraft returned to Viracopos for a safe landing on runway 33 about 30 minutes after departure.

A replacement A320-200N registration PR-YYA reached Florianapolis with a delay of about 2:20 hours.

The airline reported a technical problem prompted the return to Viracopos.

The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for about 33.5 hours before returning to service.