Belize ’s aviation market combines strong domestic traffic with destination-led international travel
Belize’s aviation market is often viewed through the lens of international tourism. Yet a country assessment published by the International Air Transport Association reveals a more distinctive structure. Domestic journeys accounted for 68% of origin-destination passenger departures in 2023, while almost all international arrivals ended their air journey in the country rather than connecting onward. […]
Fewer accidents, more fatalities: What ICAO’s 2025 safety data means for Latin America and the Caribbean
Global commercial aviation recorded fewer accidents and fewer fatal accidents in 2025, even as the number of fatalities rose by 30.7% to its highest level in five years. ICAO’s latest figures underline the need to distinguish between accident frequency and severity, while presenting a more nuanced safety picture for Latin America and the Caribbean. Global […]
ALAS opens a new phase in South American air liberalization
Six countries have joined a framework aimed at building a more integrated aviation market, while new bilateral seventh-freedom agreements are beginning to expand airline operating options across the region. South America has taken a significant step toward deeper aviation integration. Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay now participate in the South American Air Liberalization […]
São Paulo Takes the Passenger Lead as Latin America’s Airport Hierarchy Evolves
The 20 busiest airports in Latin America and the Caribbean handled 440.4 million passengers in 2025, as São Paulo/Guarulhos overtook Bogotá and Mexico City to become the region’s largest passenger airport. According to consolidated results released by Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean, the top 20 recorded 5% passenger growth, 1.8% growth in […]
Cayenne Airport begins €85 million upgrade as traffic nears design capacity
Cayenne International Airport has launched a €85 million modernisation programme as passenger traffic moves closer to the limits of the facility’s existing capacity. The first stone was laid on 8 July 2026, officially starting a 42-month construction programme that will extend the terminal, reorganise passenger flows and upgrade several operational areas. The work is expected […]
Aviation Supports USD 160 Million in Guyana’s Economy
Air transport supported USD 160 million in economic activity and 5,200 jobs in Guyana in 2023, according to IATA’s latest country assessment. The sector’s total contribution was equivalent to 1% of national GDP, reflecting not only the activity generated by airlines and airports, but also the wider effects of tourism, supply chains and employee spending. […]
Why Latin America may need a regional SAF market
Every Latin American country faces the same aviation decarbonization challenge, but not every country needs to produce every litre of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) it consumes. Research from the MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy suggests that the region’s future SAF economy could be shaped by significant differences in feedstock availability, production costs, industrial […]
The Dominican Republic Connects to 106 International Airports — Yet Only 1% of Arrivals Transfer Abroad
The Dominican Republic has built one of the Caribbean’s broadest international air networks. In 2023, the country was directly connected to 106 international airports across 45 countries, supported by 64 operating airlines and an average of 167 outbound international flights per day. Yet the network’s function is highly distinctive. According to IATA, 99% of passengers […]
Martinique Airport strengthens summer operations as passenger traffic rises
Martinique Aimé Césaire Airport has reinforced its operational arrangements for the July-August peak season, as passenger traffic is expected to exceed last year’s levels. The measures, introduced by airport operator SAMAC in coordination with airlines, ground handlers, border authorities and other airport stakeholders, will remain in place until September 6, 2026. Several hundred thousand passengers […]
Air France’s New Panama Route to Expand Regional Connectivity from Pointe-à-Pitre and Fort-de-France
Air France will launch a new nonstop service between Pointe-à-Pitre and Panama City on December 11, 2026, strengthening Guadeloupe’s links with the Americas while opening additional connection opportunities for passengers travelling from Martinique and French Guiana. The seasonal route will operate twice weekly until March 5, 2027, subject to the required government approvals. Through Panama […]
Sky High Marks Five Years on Martinique–Santo Domingo Route as Capacity Expands
Sky High Aviation Services has marked five years of nonstop operations between Santo Domingo and Martinique, consolidating a regional air link that has progressively moved from a 50-seat regional jet to higher-capacity aircraft. Launched on July 5, 2021, the service currently operates three times a week between Santo Domingo’s Las Américas International Airport and Martinique […]
North America Accounts for 57% of Guyana’s International Air Market
Guyana recorded 443,300 international origin-destination passenger departures in 2023, with international journeys accounting for 93% of the country’s total O-D air travel market. Although the country remains relatively small in global traffic terms, its international passenger base has expanded by 53.6% over the past decade, according to IATA. That growth has been driven by a […]