Source: RAA The Regional Airline Association (RAA) released the statement below following Captain Jeffrey Anderson’s nomination to serve as ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): “The United States must remain a global leader in aviation safety, and it is essential to have an ICAO Ambassador in place. RAA applauds the nomination of Captain Jeffrey C. Anderson as the U.S. ambassador to the ICAO. Captain Anderson is a U.S. Navy Veteran who brings over three decades of aviation experience. The United States has not had an ambassador to the ICAO since Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger stepped down in June 2022, after completing just six months of his three-year term. Captain Anderson’s military service and rich experience as a pilot and negotiator will ensure [...]

Source: US DOT ‘Let these actions serve as a warning to any country who thinks it can take advantage of the United States.’ U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a slate of America First actions to combat Mexico’s blatant disregard of the 2015 U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement and its ongoing anti-competitive behavior. Mexico has not been in compliance with the bilateral agreement since 2022 when it abruptly rescinded slots and then forced U.S. all-cargo carriers to relocate operations. Mexico claimed it was to allow for construction to alleviate congestion at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) that has yet to materialize three years later. By restricting slots and mandating that all-cargo operations move out of MEX, Mexico has broken its [...]

Source: ALTA In May 2025, 37.76 million passengers traveled across Latin America and the Caribbean—a 2.6% year-over-year increase, with 959,000 additional passengers. Growth continued but at a slower pace than in previous months (5.3% in April, 4.0% in March, 5.0% in February) According to ALTA's Traffic Report, in May 2025, 37.76 million passengers traveled across Latin America and the Caribbean—a 2.6% year-over-year increase, with 959,000 additional passengers. Growth continued but at a slower pace than in previous months (5.3% in April, 4.0% in March, 5.0% in February). Brazil and Argentina drove regional growth Brazil posted its highest-ever domestic traffic for a month of May, with 8.2 million passengers—6.3% above the previous May record (2015) and 14% higher than May 2024. [...]