Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 26, 2026
The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) published the operational results of international air cargo transport in Latin America and the Caribbean during June, in…
Wingo strengthens its Caribbean connectivity with a new direct route between Bogotá and Puerto Plata
Starting next November 6, the low-cost carrier Wingo will add to its route network…
With flights on Mondays and Fridays, the low-cost carrier adds a direct alternative for tourist and corporate traffic to the Cibao region.
With flights on Mondays and Fridays, the low-cost carrier adds a direct alternative for tourist and corporate traffic to the Cibao region.
Universidad de los Andes, CADA (Colegio de Abogados de Derecho Aeronáutico), and the Advanced Air Mobility Institute have revealed details The post AAM Institute and Universidad de los Andes to…
Planned activities include a round table on the role of drones and artificial intelligence in contemporary conflicts, as well as conferences on unmanned systems…
The Special Operations and Anti-Terrorism Command (Copes) of the Colombian Police (PNC) has begun using SIG-516 rifles from SIG Sauer, in 5.56 × 45 mm caliber, in missions related to…
.jpg)
In addition, one aircraft is pending decommissioning. For almost three decades, this fleet has been one of the main heavy rotary-wing transport assets of the Colombian Army and…
-1600.webp)
August 25, 2026
.jpg)
Ecuador's Navy launched the Multinational Exercise Galapex IV 2026, the fourth edition of this combined deployment held from Aug. 17 to Sept. 3 in waters near the…
The airline added more than 7,800 additional seats and will raise its offer to three and four weekly frequencies, reinforcing its network of direct destinations from Santander. Bogotá, Colombia…
Avianca will gradually resume its flights to Pereira from Wednesday, August 26, after Colombia's Civil Aeronautics Authority certified the technical and safety conditions for the reopening…
With the reopening of Matecaña Airport, Avianca resumes operations to the Coffee Region and maintains flexibility for passengers affected by the earthquakes.
With the reopening of Matecaña airport, Avianca resumes operations to the Coffee Region and maintains flexibility for passengers affected by the earthquakes.
By Camilo Mendoza As is evident, over the past five years, weaponized drones have stopped being a tactical curiosity for outlawed groups and become their highly…
Sikorsky MH-60G/HH-60G Pave Hawk
Due to its institutional structure, personnel and ties to the FAC, Satena has features that set it apart from a conventional commercial airline.
This structure gives ground units a mobility, concentration and deployment capability that is hardly replaceable by other means. Colombia's Army Aviation maintains…
Wingo increased its operation between Bucaramanga and Santa Marta, a direct connection that allows travel between Santander and the Caribbean coast without going through Bogotá. The route went…
LATAM Airlines Colombia will resume its flights to Pereira from Wednesday, August 26, after the reopening of Matecaña International Airport. The airline will start with 21 flights…
With Bogotá as its only current connection to South America, Tampa is planning new flights for 2027.
-1600.webp)
August 24, 2026
Matecaña International Airport, the main aviation infrastructure serving the city of Pereira and the Coffee Axis region,…
As part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in eastern Colombia, Wingo has increased its capacity…
The Colombian Army (EJC), through its Air Assault Aviation Division (DAVAA), seeks to finalize next September the purchase process for 17 Leonardo…
President Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed Colombia's new military leadership, with a significant overhaul of top command posts and the return to service…
Colombia currently keeps its two Antonov An-32 medium transport aircraft operational, a capability that remains essential for moving personnel, equipment and cargo to…
August 23, 2026
The deployment also required the involvement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, and coordination with Colombian authorities, who channeled the…
August 22, 2026
On August 10, 2026, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake shook western Colombia, with its epicenter near San José del Palmar, Chocó. The tremor was felt in cities across the country, as well as in…
Authorities ask travelers not to go to terminals without first confirming flight status with the airline.
Authorities urge passengers not to head to the terminals without first confirming their flight status with the airline.
Manizales' La Nubia airport will receive up to six daily Clic Air flights from Bogotá during the last week of August.
