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

Virtual Discussion “RPAS/UAS 360”

On August 1, 2025, the virtual discussion “RPAS/UAS 360: Regulation and Innovation on the Latin American Horizon” was held, organized with the aim of analyzing regulatory and technological advances in the field of unmanned aircraft systems in the region. The event was opened by the President of LACAC, Azucena Zelaya, and featured the participation of … Read more

GEPEJTA/60

On July 25, the 60th Meeting of the Group of Experts on Political, Economic, and Legal Affairs of Air Transport (GEPEJTA/60) was held, with the participation of 43 delegates from 13 member States and coordinated by the LACAC Secretariat. The central theme of the meeting focused on the analysis of working papers that member States … Read more

The International Program for Civil Aviation Leaders, United Arab Emirates

The Secretary of LACAC, Mr. Jaime Binder, participated in the fourth edition of the International Program for Civil Aviation Leaders (TIPCAL), organized by the General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with the Government Experience Exchange Office. The event, held from July 22 to 24 in Abu Dhabi, brought together more … Read more

“High-Level Aviation Week”, Singapore

The President and the Secretary of LACAC participated in the High-Level Aviation Week organized by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), from July 14 to 19, 2025. This event brought together government and industry leaders to discuss the future of aviation in key areas such as advanced air mobility, sustainability, operational safety, and talent … Read more

GEPEJTA/59

From July 8 to 11, 2025, the Fifty-Ninth Meeting of GEPEJTA/59 was held in San José, Costa Rica, in a face-to-face format with a hybrid opening on July 10 and 11. During the opening ceremony, Secretary Mr. Jaime Binder requested a minute of silence in memory of Mr. Carlos Chacón, Deputy Director of Civil Aviation … Read more