XXVI Ordinary Assembly of the Commission

The XXVI Ordinary Assembly of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC) was held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on 8 and 9 November. The event was coordinated by Azucena Zelaya, President of LACAC, with the Secretariat led by Jaime Binder. The meeting brought together 70 delegates, including representatives from 16 member States, 5 non-member … Read more

Training for Emerging Challenges in Civil Aviation

The Secretary of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC), Jaime Binder, participated on 28 October in the session “Training for Emerging Challenges in Civil Aviation”, held within the framework of the CIAC/23 Meeting in Panama City. During the event, directors and authorities from training centers emphasized the need to strengthen capacity building to address … Read more

Panel on International Treaties Applicable to Air Transport

The Secretary of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC), Mr. Jaime Binder, participated virtually on 22 October 2025 in the Aeronautical Law Seminar “Discovering the Challenges and Opportunities of Aviation”, organized by the National School of Magistrates of Brazil in Salvador, Bahia. In the panel “International Treaties Applicable to Air Transport: Challenges and Perspectives”, … Read more

Workshop on Negotiation and Economic Regulation of International Air Transport – ICAO SAM

The Secretary of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC), Jaime Binder, participated on 16 October 2025 in the opening session and also as a speaker at the Workshop on Negotiation and Economic Regulation of International Air Transport, organized at the ICAO SAM Regional Office in Lima. The event brought together 32 participants from 12 … Read more

Speech by the LACAC Chairwoman at the 42nd ICAO Assembly

During the 42nd ICAO Assembly, the Chairwoman of LACAC, Azucena Zelaya, delivered a speech on behalf of the Commission, highlighting the historic milestone of being the first woman to preside over LACAC since its creation in 1973. She emphasized the importance of the Lima Declaration and noted that LACAC’s plans are fully aligned with ICAO’s … Read more

LACAC Coordination during the 42nd ICAO Assembly

During the 42nd ICAO Assembly, held from September 23 to October 3, 2025, LACAC held daily coordination meetings led by its Chairwoman, Azucena Zelaya, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and ensuring a common position among Member States. As directed by the Executive Committee, these meetings facilitated information exchange, document analysis, and the review of final … Read more

Declaration of Cooperation between Regional Civil Aviation Organizations

The Presidents of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO), the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), and the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC) signed a Declaration of Cooperation in the context of the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on 22 September. The agreement aims to … Read more

LACAC-KAC course on “LS and A/G Data Communication”

The LACAC-KAC Course on “LS and A/G Data Communication” was held from September 2 to 6, 2025, with the support of the Civil Aviation Authority of Uruguay. The course brought together 21 participants from Argentina and Uruguay, who strengthened their knowledge and skills in the operation of Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), while also addressing the … Read more

CVII Meeting of the Executive Committee

On August 19–20, 2025, the 107th Meeting of the CLAC Executive Committee was held, chaired by Azucena Zelaya, President of the Commission, with the participation of 14 Member States. During the meeting, Japan and Egypt presented their candidacies for the Presidency of the ICAO Council, represented by Ambassador Toshiyuki Onuma and Minister Sameh ElHefny, respectively, … Read more

I Women’s Summit

The Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC), together with the Civil Aviation Authority of Guatemala, successfully held the First Women’s Summit of aviation authorities on August 18, 2025, in Guatemala City. The event included panels on Technical Education and Training and Participation and Leadership, workshops, working groups, and presentations focused on health, work-life balance, and … Read more