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August 12, 2026
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The Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC) deployed a search-and-rescue (SAR) aeromedical mission to transport 16 people affected by the earthquake that shook the country, including two…

Following the earthquakes recorded in various regions of Colombia, Avianca activated a support plan for passengers affected by disruptions to their itineraries. The airline put…

At least five airports in Colombia remain without commercial operations due to damage from the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the country on 10 August. The terminals…

Colombia's Civil Aviation Authority has released an updated report on the operational status of the country's airport infrastructure following the required technical inspections…
August 11, 2026
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The airline arranged additional flights and transported humanitarian aid to the areas hardest hit by the seismic emergency in Colombia.

The airline scheduled additional flights and humanitarian aid transport to the areas most affected by the seismic contingency in Colombia.

The airline set up a special schedule with five daily frequencies from Bogotá and two from Olaya Herrera airport to Caldas.

The airline set up a special schedule with five daily frequencies from Bogotá and two from Olaya Herrera Airport to Caldas.

Avianca announced a new reinforcement of its air operation to respond to the mobility needs generated by the earthquake in Colombia. Between August 11 and 13, the airline will add…

Air operations are gradually recovering in the regions affected by the earthquake in Colombia. Civil Aviation confirmed this Tuesday, August 11, the reopening of…
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An emergency air operation allowed the simultaneous evacuation of several patients affected by the earthquake recorded in the department of Chocó.
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An emergency air operation allowed the simultaneous evacuation of several patients affected by the earthquake recorded in the department of Chocó.

Following the earthquake in Colombia, Wingo extended penalty-free changes and 100% refunds for tickets to Cali and Armenia until August 16

Following the earthquake in Colombia, Wingo has extended penalty-free changes and 100% refunds for tickets to Cali and Armenia through August 16

The Special Administrative Unit of Civil Aeronautics (Aerocivil) issued an updated report on the operational status of the…
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President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office in Colombia for the 2026-2030 term, is moving forward with a review of the contract signed in November 2025 between the Ministry of…

Colombia's new government is considering reviewing some conditions of the contract signed with Sweden for the acquisition of 17 Gripen fighters for the Colombian Aerospace Force. The move…

Cali, Armenia and Quibdó return to normal operations, while Pereira keeps flights suspended and Popayán remains closed due to ash.

Cali, Armenia and Quibdó return to normal operations, while Pereira maintains its flight suspension and Popayán remains closed due to volcanic ash.

The quake struck major cities in the country and reignited warnings about the risks earthquakes pose to old structures. The post Why was the earthquake in Colombia so destructive? appeared…

Clic temporarily reinforced its flights to Manizales to ease passenger mobility after the earthquake that hit Colombia. The airline will increase its operation this Tuesday, August 11…

Following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake recorded in San José del Palmar, Chocó department, which mainly affected western Colombia, Civil Aeronautics reported the suspension of…

By Juan Delguy aviationclubcenter.com A strong earthquake recorded this Monday, August 10 in Colombia caused damage to the infrastructure of at least six airports and led Civil Aeronautics…

Colombians already planning their trips for Christmas, New Year and the Three Kings' Day long weekend will have new direct-flight options. Clic announced its special schedule for December…

Major capitals, famous beaches and attractions that appear in practically every guidebook keep attracting millions of tourists. But a significant share of Colombian travelers is…

Social media videos showed damaged ceilings and broken windows at an airport in Pereira. A massive earthquake that hit Colombia on 10 August impacted several major airports in the region, causing…

The publication does not specify the number of troops assigned specifically to security tasks. As part of the airlift set up to respond to the emergency, the Aerospace Force…

Seven Colombian airports temporarily suspended operations, causing cancellations, delays and changes to domestic flights. The decision came after the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that…

At least seven airports in Colombia had to suspend commercial operations at some point due to the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the South American country on August 10. Shortly…

A total of six airports in Colombia have suspended operations due to the magnitude-7.4 earthquake on the Richter scale recorded this Monday, with an epicentre near the town of San José…