USA-DR Open Skies Agreement, defended by many, understood by a few
The Dominican Republic is preparing for the highly anticipated signing of the famous Open Skies treaty with the U.S. We have been promised that this agreement will help lower airfare, yet few people understand what an Open Skies treaty is.
Turbulent moments for dominican civil aviation
We are in a period of high danger due to unchecked growth, disregard for laws and regulations, and a profound lack of institutional leadership. Other countries have experienced situations similar to ours, resulting in an increase in air accidents and incidents.
Authorities Fill the Radar Void with Arbitrariness
The lack of radars is affecting the development of national aviation by leaving entire regions of the country in the dark about what is happening in the airspace.
The importance of General Aviation in the national economy
Dominican general aviation provides critical services, creates jobs, and supports micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the national aeronautical sector.
Is Civil Aviation Safe? It Depends
Airplane accidents do not happen from time to time; they are prevented every day. Operational safety is an arduous, constant, and costly job.
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.