RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19 (Reuters) - Brazil's government

is not thinking of providing specific aid for Azul ( AZUL ) as

the airline faces financial hurdles, but money from a local fund

will soon be available for carriers, tourism minister Celso

Sabino said on Monday.

The so-called "national aviation fund" is set to be ready in

the first half of 2025, Sabino said on the sidelines of an event

in Rio de Janeiro, adding that would make "billions" of reais

available to local airlines.