Azul Embraer E195-E2 takes off at last moment from São Paulo‑Congonhas runway

Azul flight AD4797, an Embraer E195‑E2, took off from São Paulo‑Congonhas runway 17R only after the landing zone for opposite‑direction landings, using almost the entire runway length. The aircraft left the ground behind the touchdown zone for opposite‑direction landings, where departing jets are usually airborne, and after takeoff flew at about 500 feet over the runway end brake pad. Azul launched an internal investigation and said it operates under national and international safety standards.