Santiago Airport expands international connectivity despite softer passenger traffic
Passenger traffic at Santiago Airport continued to slow during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a trend already visible throughout 2025. Yet behind the decline in volumes, the Chilean hub is simultaneously reinforcing its international network strategy, with new routes and frequency increases aimed at consolidating Santiago’s role as one of South America’s key air […]
ECCAA seminar. ICAO legal reforms and the rise of drone regulation
Emerging technologies, cybersecurity and unmanned aircraft operations are becoming increasingly important themes within international aviation law, according to discussions held during the First Legal Seminar on Emerging Legal Frameworks in Civil Aviation organized by the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority on 13–14 November 2025 in Antigua and Barbuda. Among the presentations delivered during the seminar […]
LATITUDE 15 Signs Strategic Media Partnership with ACI-LAC to Strengthen the Aviation Ecosystem Across Latin America and the Caribbean
A partnership shaping how aviation is understood and communicated across the LAC region LATITUDE 15, the multilingual B2B platform dedicated to aviation and maritime ecosystems across Latin America and the Caribbean, has signed a strategic media partnership with Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC), the region’s leading airport association. This agreement […]
IATA’s 2026 AGM in Rio to spotlight aviation growth, AI, SAF and geopolitical pressures
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold its 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 6 to 8 June 2026, with LATAM Airlines Group serving as the host airline. Bringing together airline CEOs, regulators, manufacturers, alliance executives and aviation stakeholders from across the global […]
ECCAA legal seminar. Airport certification becomes a strategic issue for Caribbean aviation
Airport certification and regulatory oversight emerged as key themes during the First Legal Seminar on Emerging Legal Frameworks in Civil Aviation organized by the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA) on 13–14 November 2025 in Antigua and Barbuda. Among the presentations delivered during the seminar was “More Than a Stamp: How Aerodrome Certification Reflects Strong […]
ECCAA legal seminar. Why Caribbean air connectivity still depends on bilateral agreements
Air connectivity across the Caribbean continues to operate within a legal framework largely built on bilateral agreements negotiated between states, a system whose foundations date back to the post-war development of international civil aviation. The issue was among the themes discussed during the First Legal Seminar on Emerging Legal Frameworks in Civil Aviation organized by […]
Piarco Airport upgrades passenger experience with new premium service
Across the global airport industry, premium passenger services are no longer limited to major international hubs. Fast-track access, dedicated processing areas and lounge-linked services are increasingly becoming strategic tools for airports seeking to improve passenger flow, strengthen customer perception and generate additional non-aeronautical revenues. In Trinidad and Tobago, the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago […]
The Two Faces of Caribbean Air Connectivity: Anatomy of a Widening Gap
Between 2010 and 2024, extra-Caribbean air capacity nearly doubled, while intra-Caribbean capacity fell by close to 50%. An independent study commissioned by ACI-LAC to NACO and released in March 2026 reveals that the Caribbean is now one of the only regions in the world to have lost ground on intra-regional connectivity. A strategic paradox, decoded. […]
South America’s aviation reset: regulation becomes the main lever for transformation
South America’s aviation sector is entering a new phase of its development. Faced with growing demand, increasing environmental pressures and rising expectations in connectivity, the region is no longer positioning aviation as a purely operational industry. Instead, it is redefining it as a strategic lever for economic integration and long-term growth. The SAM Regional Strategy […]
ACI LAC QUITO. Coordination and fragmentation: signals from Quito on the limits of airport systems in Latin America
Airports across Latin America and the Caribbean are undergoing a gradual transformation. Discussions around airport cities, cargo strategies and economic positioning suggest that the sector is moving beyond its traditional focus on infrastructure and operations. Yet, across the panels held during the ACI Airport Day Quito, another theme repeatedly surfaced—less visible, but equally structuring: airport […]
Carbon markets: Latin America’s overlooked advantage in aviation decarbonization
As aviation accelerates toward its Net Zero 2050 target, study from the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), developed with ICF, highlights the growing strategic role of carbon markets in the region. While much of the industry’s focus has centered on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), carbon credits could offer a complementary—and in some […]
ACI LAC QUITO. Airport cities in Latin America: emerging models between opportunity and constraints
Airport cities have become a recurring reference in discussions on the evolution of airport business models. Initially developed in regions where infrastructure maturity and land availability enabled long-term planning, the concept is increasingly being explored in Latin America and the Caribbean. Discussions held during the ACI Airport Day Quito suggest that while the model is […]