Memorandum of Understanding on Air Cargo Liberalization

On December 15, 2023, the Memorandum of Understanding on Liberalization of Exclusive Air Cargo Services between the civil aviation authorities of the member States of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission was made available for signature for the member States of LACAC. On the occasion, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican … Read more

Lima Declaration

On December 14, 2023, during the Seventh Extraordinary Assembly, the member States of LACAC approved by acclamation the Lima Declaration “Commitments for the development of Civil Aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean, towards the next decade.” The matters addressed in the declaration refer to the following: Development of air transport in the region by … Read more

Urban Air Mobility Conversatory (UAM)

Within the framework of the Seventh Extraordinary Assembly of LACAC and the celebration of its 50 years of creation, the discussion on Urban Air Mobility was held, with the outstanding participation of the moderators: Ms. María Algar Ruiz, Program Manager of EASA Drones, and Mr. Sascha Oliver Schott, Section Manager-Drones. Within the framework of this … Read more

Panel on the Role of Women in Commercial Aviation

Within the framework of the Seventh Extraordinary Assembly of LACAC and the celebration of the 50 years of its creation, the Round Table “Role of Women in Commercial Aviation” was held, with the participation of Ms. Paola Bullon (International Relations LACAC) as moderator, and the panelists: Ms. Andile Mtetwa-Amaeshi (Director General of ESWACAA), Ms. Katherin … Read more

Air Cargo Conference – Luxembourg

From November 29 to December 1, the European Civil Aviation Conference took place in Luxembourg, and it referred to the role of air cargo in the future of aviation policy and economics. Mr. Roque Felizardo Da Silva Neto (ANAC, Brazil) participated on the occasion, representing LACAC, and presented the positive experience of air cargo liberalization … Read more

Third ICAO Conference CAAF/3

The third International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 20 to 24, 2023. Delegations from Latin America and the Caribbean actively participated in the conference, making efforts to achieve a global agreement. As a result of the meeting, states agreed on … Read more

Second Meeting of Regional Civil Aviation Organizations

On November 19, 2023, in Dubai, the Second Meeting of Regional Civil Aviation Organizations took place, with delegations from the senior management of CAFAC-AFCAC, CEAC-ECAC, OAAC-ACAO, CLAC-LACAC participating. Among other matters discussed at the meeting, the sister organizations reaffirmed their commitment to seek the ratification of the Amendment Protocols to the Convention on International Civil … Read more

24th Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) Week

From November 13 to 16, 2023, the 24th Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) Week took place under the theme ‘AFRICA WANTS TO FLY’ in Abuja, Nigeria. The event featured the participation of Mr. Leonardo Blengini, President of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC), who played a prominent role in Session 3: ‘Overview of the liberalization and … Read more

The 8th Energy Week in Uruguay

En Montevideo, Uruguay, from November 6th to 10th, the VIII Energy Week took place, organized by the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE), the Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The President and Secretary of LACAC, Mr. Leonardo Blengini and Mr. Jaime Binder, respectively, participated on November 10th in the … Read more