Lito Sousa, the Brazilian aviation specialist whose YouTube channel Aviões e Músicas drew hundreds of thousands of viewers, died on October 1, 2026, at the age of 59. His death was confirmed by multiple sources close to his family. Sousa, born Joselito Geraldo de Sousa on January 25, 1967, built a reputation for explaining complex aircraft operations and flight safety with clarity and directness.
His videos often broke down the mechanics of flight, aircraft systems, and safety procedures, making aviation accessible to a broad audience. Before turning to online education and media, Sousa worked in technical and supervisory roles for airlines including Varig, Transbrasil, and United Airlines.