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 […]
Vulnerabilities in the defense of Dominican airspace
While the use of electronic detection systems to identify illicit aircraft, drones, and other devices is becoming increasingly necessary, the Dominican Republic remains without military radars for such control.
The profound impact of the war in the Middle East on global air transportation
The Persian Gulf is the hub of three of the world’s leading airlines. The disruption caused by this war will have lasting effects on global air traffic.
The Importance of Good Leadership in Any Civil Aviation System
In an industry where highly complex operations are carried out every day, and where lives depend on the proper functioning of the system, leadership is essential to maintaining high standards of operational safety.
State of Dominican Civil Aviation and Its Challenges for 2026
Dominican civil aviation finds itself at a crossroads, created by the com-bination of rapid growth and deep operational safety problems.
Space Rocket Debris Poses a Serious Risk to Aviation in Our Region
A recent report by The Wall Street Journal states that the U.S. government has concluded that these explosions could be “potentially catastrophic” for aircraft in flight, identifying a swath of airspace north of the Dominican Republic as posing the highest risk.
The Captains Council Recommends Adjustments to the E-Ticket Process for Entry to and Exit from the Dominican Republic
The Captains Council expresses its concern regarding the failures experienced this morning in the electronic data collection system for entry to and exit from the Dominican Republic, known as the E-Ticket, which have clearly exposed significant weaknesses in the manner in which its completion is currently being required. The mandatory completion of the E-Ticket exclusively through […]
Resilience, Mentorship, and the Seat at the Table
Marisol Chalas speech honoring Hispanic Business Champions at Seton Hall University for the Business in New Jersey Everyday (BINJE) initiative.
High levels of taxes and operational costs reduce the competitiveness of Dominican airlines
The Dominican Republic ranks as one of the most expensive countries in the Americas to operate an airline, even as it seeks to compete with the world’s largest and most efficient carriers.