New Long-Haul Commercial Aircraft and the Challenges for Their Crews and Regulators
Long-haul flights have traditionally been operated by wide-body aircraft. The emergence of a new family of long-range narrow-body aircraft therefore creates significant operational safety challenges for their pilots.
Captains Council Strengthens Partnership Between the Dominican Republic and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to Advance the Nation’s Aviation Sector
The Captains Council coordinated the first official visit by representatives of Dominican institutions to the main campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, with the goal of strengthening academic, scientific, and technological cooperation between both countries.
Where Was the Dominican Republic’s Extensive Airlift Capacity During the Venezuela Earthquake?
At a time when the Dominican Republic possesses the largest civilian aviation fleet in its history, its response to the earthquake in Venezuela was remarkably weak.
Raising Taxes on Airline Tickets Contradicts the Government’s Own Policy
One of the areas the government has promoted most heavily is the expansion of the aviation sector itself. Increasing taxes on it during a time of crisis is effectively fighting against its own policy of growth and expansion.
The Captains Council Regrets Air Accident in La Romana and Requests That the US NTSB Lead the Investigation in Accordance with recent changes to ICAO Annex 13
The Captains Council, Inc. expresses its profound sorrow over the air accident that occurred today in the vicinity of La Romana International Airport, involving Gulfstream 200 aircraft registration N318JF, which claimed the lives of its two pilots. On behalf of our organization and the aviation community, we extend our sincerest condolences to the families, friends, and professional […]
Global Aviation Fuel Crisis Due to War in the Middle East
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has directly affected the global oil supply, putting fuel availability in Europe and Asia at risk. The Dominican Republic must closely monitor the situation and adopt preventive measures.
Once again, the country faces an international aviation audit
The ICAO has asked the country to carry out an audit of its aviation system as soon as possible. The country has responded that it is not prepared.
Changes in ICAO Could Impact Accident Investigation in the Dominican Republic
Aircraft accident investigation is one of the most complex tasks that States can undertake in the field of aviation, not only because of its technical aspects but also due to conflicts of interest.
Concern over the state of Air Traffic Control in the Dominican Republic
Multiple incidents and complaints from pilots and controllers have raised concern about how this government service is managing the exponential growth of aviation in the Dominican Republic.
DIFFICULTIES IN DOMINICAN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
The Captains Council expresses its concern over the increasing number of reports of communication and management issues within the Dominican Republic’s air traffic control system. While we positively value the sustained growth of tourism in the country—driven by successful initiatives to promote the sector by the Abinader administration—we have observed a troubling rise in communication […]