Source: Simon Hradecky | www.avherald.com

An Azul Linhas Aereas Embraer ERJ-195, registration PR-AXH performing flight AD-5179 from Iguasso Falls,PR to Porto Alegre,RS (Brazil) with 82 people on board, was climbing through FL280 out of Iguasso Falls when the crew reported smoke in the cabin and decided to divert to Chapeco,SC (Brazil). During the approach the smoke subsided. The aircraft landed safely in Chapeco.

Following an inspection the aircraft departed again and reached Porto Alegre with a delay of 3:15 hours.

The airline reported the aircraft made a technical landing in Chapeco for inspection of the aircraft. After evaluation by Azul’s maintenance team the aircraft was return to service.

A passenger reported the crew announced a faulty air conditioning system.