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On 9 November, the XXVI CLAC Assembly unanimously elected, in accordance with the Commission’s Statutes, the new Executive Committee for the upcoming biennium. The Secretary reported that, as there were no competing candidacies for any of the positions, direct proclamation was possible. The Presidency was assigned to the Dominican Republic, while the Vice Presidencies were … Read more

On 9 November, within the framework of the XXVI LACAC Assembly, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed, liberalizing combined passenger and cargo transport services up to the sixth freedom of the air. The Secretariat highlighted that this instrument, approved by the Executive Committee, complements existing agreements and represents a significant step toward the progressive … Read more

During the XXVI Ordinary Assembly of LACAC on 9 November, the President of LACAC, Azucena Zelaya, invited the Executive Committee to the stage to honor, on behalf of the member States, the President of the ICAO Council, Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano. The recognition highlighted his leadership during the greatest crisis in the history of aviation, guiding … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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