WAGA 2026: Lima opens Conference Day One with connectivity in focus
WAGA 2026 opened its first full conference day in Lima, Peru, on September 28, bringing the global airport industry together as Latin America and the Caribbean face a central challenge: turning strong passenger growth into stronger regional connectivity. ACI-LAC Director General Rafael Echevarne said the region handled 797 million passengers in 2025, equivalent to around […]
Argentina’s International Air Traffic Jumps 18.9% as Market Reaches 33.3 Million Passengers
Argentina’s aviation market carried 33.3 million passengers in 2025, up 13.7% from the previous year, according to ALTA’s Argentina Aviation Insight 2025, published in July 2026. International traffic grew 18.9%, more than twice the domestic growth rate, and accounted for much of the market’s expansion during the year. International traffic leads Argentina’s 2025 growth Argentina’s […]
WAGA 2026: Lima puts airport investment and regional connectivity on the agenda
Airport investment, operational efficiency and regional connectivity will feature prominently at the ACI-LAC/World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition in Lima, Peru, from 25 to 29 September 2026. Jointly organised by ACI World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean, WAGA 2026 will be hosted by Lima Airport Partners. More than 500 airport industry leaders […]
Can Latin American Aviation Absorb the Cost of SAF?
Latin America needs sustainable aviation fuel to reduce aviation emissions, but the cost of deploying it could become a connectivity challenge if the premium is passed directly to passengers. An ALTA/ICF study published in March 2026 estimates that SAF remains several times more expensive than conventional jet fuel and models significant demand reductions under scenarios […]
MBJ Charity 5K draws thousands as airport partners rally behind education in Jamaica
The sixth MBJ Airports Foundation Charity 5K Run/Walk brought thousands of participants to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on September 6, 2026. The event mobilised more than 110 sponsors and partners around a fundraising initiative supporting educational opportunities for Jamaican students. Thousands take part in the sixth charity race The MBJ Airports Foundation […]
Argentina and Uruguay Expand Aircraft Leasing Framework Under New Agreement
Argentina and Uruguay signed a new aviation cooperation agreement on September 18, 2026, expanding the aircraft leasing arrangements available to operators in both countries. The memorandum introduces additional leasing options and extends bilateral safety oversight to aerial work operations, building on an agreement established in 2025. Argentina’s Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC) and Uruguay’s […]
Puerto Rico’s Cruise Homeport Strategy Meets a Changing Air Network
Puerto Rico is preparing for expanded cruise homeport operations as scheduled air capacity increases towards the end of 2026. New airline routes, confirmed cruise deployments and terminal investments are supporting San Juan’s development, although recent traffic declines and revised ship schedules highlight the challenges of coordinating aviation and maritime growth. San Juan’s homeport strategy depends […]
Dominican Republic Air Cargo Hits Monthly Record as Las Américas Strengthens Its Logistics Role
Air cargo operations in the Dominican Republic reached a monthly record of 10,972 metric tonnes in July 2026, up 3.5% year-on-year, according to airport operator AERODOM. The performance was supported by express freight, e-commerce and specialised shipments, while continued investment at Las Américas International Airport is expanding the country’s logistics capabilities. Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI […]
BermudAir Expands Air Cargo Operations with Embraer E190F
BermudAir is expanding its cargo operations with an Embraer E190F leased from Regional One, becoming the second operator worldwide of the converted freighter and the first in the Americas. Announced on September 16, 2026, the move will introduce dedicated capacity for express shipments, e-commerce and time-sensitive freight across Bermuda, the Caribbean and North America. BermudAir […]
CARICOM Sets October 1 Deadline for Aviation and Maritime Operators to Switch to MDEX
CARICOM will retire its eAPIS portal on September 30, 2026, requiring aviation and maritime operators to submit passenger and crew manifests exclusively through the new MDEX platform from October 1. Commercial carriers, vessel operators, aircraft owners and port agents are being urged to complete the transition before the deadline. CARICOM prepares to retire eAPIS The […]
Brazil’s tax reform could reduce air travel demand by 21%, ALTA study finds
Brazil’s tax reform could increase domestic airfares by 16.1% and reduce passenger demand by 21.1%, according to a 2026 study by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). The association’s projections highlight potential consequences for air connectivity, airline capacity and tourism under a modeled taxation scenario. The study, published on ALTA’s website on […]
Guatemala launches a USD 250 million aviation reset to support its regional hub ambitions
Guatemala is launching a USD 250 million civil aviation recovery programme aimed at modernising five priority airports and strengthening the country’s safety, resilience and regulatory framework. Approved by the World Bank on September 8, 2026, the programme is intended to support Guatemala’s longer-term ambition to become a regional passenger and cargo hub by 2044. A […]