Manchester Airports Group formally enters Grand Bahama as operator of the new international airport
The redevelopment of Grand Bahama International Airport has entered a decisive operational phase. The Government of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas has formally appointed Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to manage and operate the future airport, establishing an experienced international operator at the core of the project’s recovery. The announcement, confirmed by Prime Minister Philip Davis […]
Latin America & the Caribbean Air Traffic +5% in 2025: Recovery Milestone or Structural Inflection Point?
Preliminary 2025 data released by Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean confirm that passenger air traffic across Latin America and the Caribbean increased by approximately 5% compared to 2024. The figure signals continuity. Yet for airport executives, regulators and infrastructure investors, the relevance of this growth lies less in the percentage itself than […]
Martinique Airport: 2025 Review and 2026 Roadmap, between International Connectivity and Green Transition
Martinique Aimé Césaire Airport reports 2.8% growth in 2025, driven by a surge in international traffic (+15% to +37% depending on the regions). However, 2026 marks a turning point: beyond the figures, the entire passenger experience is being transformed, while 15,000 solar panels prepare for the green transition. Nathalie Sébastien and Jean-Michel Lucenay unveiled an […]
Venezuela Airspace Reopening: Strategic Opportunity or High-Risk Bet for Airlines?
After months of disruption triggered by security alerts and regional military tensions, international air connectivity with Venezuela is beginning to return. The first wave of airline announcements and resumptions between February and March 2026 signals not a full recovery, but the start of a controlled re-entry phase into one of Latin America’s most volatile aviation […]
Cuba’s aviation fuel shortage sends shockwaves through Caribbean airline operations
In early February 2026, several airports in Cuba, including Havana’s José Martí International Airport, were left without available aviation fuel. The situation was formalized through a NOTAM covering the period from 10 February to 11 March 2026. In practical terms, the absence of Jet-A1 makes normal commercial flight operations to the island impossible, triggering an […]
Aviation Fuel: Why Cost Pressure Remains High in Latin America Despite Global Easing
While global forecasts point to a relative easing of aviation fuel costs, airlines in Latin America and the Caribbean continue to operate under far tighter constraints. Behind the expected moderation in crude oil and jet fuel prices worldwide, regional realities — cost structures, exposure to the U.S. dollar, taxation frameworks and limited access to Sustainable […]
FAA Warnings on Overflights in Latin America: Operational Implications for Airlines
In brief: In January 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a series of warnings to air operators regarding flights over parts of Latin America, Central America and the eastern Pacific. These advisories do not amount to flight bans, but they represent a significant operational signal for airlines operating in or over the region. For […]
LATAM Airlines Group: 41 Deliveries Expected in 2026, Capacity Increase Under Constraint
LATAM Airlines Group anticipates the addition of 41 new aircraft to its fleet in 2026, as part of a renewal and expansion program aimed at supporting the growth of its operations in Latin America. According to its operational and financial projections, the group expects an increase in passenger capacity of between 8% and 10%, measured […]
Rising Traffic, Delayed Aircraft: Why Are Airlines Reassessing the 120–150 Seat Segment?
Following the post-pandemic catch-up phase, the air market is entering a more constrained period, where demand continues to grow but at a more predictable pace. Concurrently, industrial tensions persist, limiting airlines’ adjustment margins. In this context, the intermediate segment of 120 to 150-seat jet airliners (often referred to as extended “regional jets” or small narrowbodies) […]
Panama’s Tocumen Airport Expansion: A Strategic Bet on LAC Connectivity
📌 IN BRIEF • Tocumen International Airport (Panama) announces the addition of 10 to 12 new boarding gates by 2028• Passenger traffic up 7% between January and May 2025• Capacity increased from 15 to 20 million annual passengers• Tender process scheduled for Q2 2026• Tocumen strengthens its position as a strategic hub connecting North America, […]
Air Cargo: A Balanced Global Market, a More Strained Outlook for Latin America
In 2025, global air cargo demonstrated its adaptability within a still unstable economic and commercial environment. Volumes reached a record high, driven by robust e-commerce, the reorganization of supply chains, and the increasing demand for rapid transport solutions for high-value goods. However, behind this overall performance, regional dynamics diverge sharply. In Latin America and the […]
Martinique: Bordeaux and Fort-de-France linked by a direct air bridge with CORSAIR
On December 15, 2025, Aimé-Césaire airport welcomed the first direct flight from Bordeaux to Fort-de-France, operated by CORSAIR. This new route marks a strategic turning point for Martinique’s connectivity and accessibility to the Caribbean from south-western France. A three-way partnership to enhance regional appeal The arrival of this inaugural flight at 5:47pm is no coincidence. […]