Importance of creating a National Development Plan for Civil Aviation
Civil aviation needs a state policy that emerges from all sectors of the industry, from the smallest to the largest. This policy must be developed through consensus and by listening to all stakeholders.
The Great Challenge of Dominican Civil Aviation
We are at a critical moment of growth, where if we work together, we can still prevent more accidents.
The Dominican Pilot Training Landscape (part I)
First in a series of articles on pilot credentialing in the Dominican Republic.
Turning Dreams of Flying into Professional Realities
We must work together on development strategies that encompass the entire national aviation industry, from secondary academic training to the needs of the country’s airlines.
The day the Dominican Republic ran out of 100LL aviation fuel
The shortage of 100LL aviation fuel in 2022 exposed the fragility of the national supply system for this type of fuel. Little has been done to improve the situation and prevent another shortage like the one experienced at that time.
Pimentel: Lo importante es dar de vuelta a la comunidad
Via Diario Libre
Recommendation to activate humanitarian aid in Dominican airports due to severe air travel disruption
The Captains Council recommends that the Dominican airport authorities establish a humanitarian aid program for stranded passengers in airports. In the recent days a severe winter storm has caused havoc in the United States, creating a massive air travel disruption that has affected the Dominican Republic. This disruption has stranded thousands of people in airports, […]
Gomez: La aviación civil es un pilar de la economía dominicana
Via Ser Humano
Airlift Operation to Rescue Trapped Miners in Dominican Republic
The Captains Council celebrates the rescue of the two miners from the Maimon mine in the Dominican Republic. We are humbled by the recognition that the CORMIDOM company bestowed on our team through their August 8th, 2022 Press Release. In the early hours of Tuesday, August 2nd, Francisco Diaz, President of our organization received a […]
Alarm by the continuous deterioration of aviation safety in the Dominican Republic
The Captains Council, as a non-profit, educational and research organization in aviation, is alarmed by the continuous deterioration of aviation safety in the Dominican Republic. In less than 6 months, we have observed two major aircraft accidents and several incidents from Dominican air operators. This worrisome, high-tempo statistic is an indication of an aviation system […]
