Civil aviation news
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August 11, 2026
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…
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, forcing temporary shutdowns and evacuations at multiple airports across the country.
Colombia's main airlines announced special measures for passengers whose travel plans may be affected by the strong magnitude 7.4 earthquake…
August 10, 2026
Following earthquakes recorded in various areas of Colombia this Monday, August 10, 2026, the airlines…
The platoon based in Bogotá has already been ordered to move from the Military Air Transport Command (Catam) to the capital of Valle del Cauca. Each platoon has a pair…
Commercial flights remain suspended while authorities inspect airport infrastructure for structural damage
Authorities suspended operations for structural inspections; airlines eased their rules for affected passengers
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake shook Colombia and damaged more than ten airports, with flights suspended in Pereira, Armenia and Manizales
AW | 2026 08 10 13:49 | AVIATION SAFETY / AIRPORTS / AIR TRAFFIC Seven airports suspended after tremor in Colombia A magnitude-7.4 tremor, centered near San José del Palmar, in the…
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake recorded this Monday in western and central Colombia has caused…
The strong earthquake that shook Colombia on the morning of Monday, August 10, caused damage at at least six airports, partially or totally destroyed homes and caused dozens of…
The new president's inauguration marks an ideological, diplomatic and security shift. The abandonment of the so-called "Total Peace" returns the Armed Forces…
Colombia's new government has announced the return of aerial spraying as one of the tools to tackle the expansion of illicit crops, which the United Nations Office…
August 6, 2026
The Special Administrative Unit of Civil Aeronautics (Aerocivil), through the Western Regional Aeronautical Directorate, made mandatory the application…
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The Colombian Aerospace Force has chosen the Embraer KC-390 Millennium to modernize its tactical transport and refueling fleet.
The navies of Brazil, Colombia and Peru are carrying out the 52nd edition of Operation BRACOLPER, the oldest multinational river exercise in the Amazon, which this year involves a deployment of…
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Credit: U.S. Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe. In addition to Mexico, the exercise involved Germany, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Spain, the United…
She was received by Sainsel's president, Susana Hernández; the director of Operations, Ángel Cárceles; the director of Strategy and Business Development, Santigo de Andrés; and the head of Programme…
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August 5, 2026
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of American Airlines flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina after a multinational investigation linked the case to a robbery gang…
The Colombian Navy received the first of two 4×4 Kodiak tactical armored vehicles that will be incorporated into the Marine Infantry to strengthen ground security capabilities and…
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"The KC-390 will significantly expand and strengthen Colombia's air transport and in-flight refueling capabilities, setting a new standard of operational excellence"…
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"The KC-390 will significantly expand and strengthen Colombia's air transport and in-flight refueling capabilities, setting a new standard of operational excellence"…
With an 81.51% load factor at Quibdó, the state-owned carrier strengthens its route network and cargo logistics in Colombia's Pacific region.
With an 81.51% load factor in Quibdó, the state-owned carrier strengthens its route network and cargo logistics in the Colombian Pacific.
The FAC's International Fixed-Wing School will operate at the new Velásquez airstrip, prepared for military training and operational deployments.
The FAC's International Fixed-Wing School will operate from the new Velásquez runway, equipped for military training and operational deployments.
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August 4, 2026
Embraer confirmed the sale of two KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft to the Colombian Aerospace Force. Learn about the operational and technical capabilities of the deal. Continue…
Airline Clic continues expanding its domestic network with three new routes aimed at strengthening connectivity between some of the country's main cities. Starting…
Colombia acquires KC-390 Millennium to modernise air transport and in-flight refuelling capabilities
Colombia becomes the first Latin American nation besides Brazil to acquire the Millennium, and the 13th country to select the aircraft that sets a new standard in its category. KC-390 was…
The Colombian Aerospace Force confirmed the acquisition of two KC-390 Millennium aircraft for USD 366 million. In addition to replacing part of its aging C-130 Hercules fleet, the new aircraft will…