ALTA – ALTA is a non-profit association made up of the most important civil aviation ecosystem companies operating in the region, including the airlines responsible for more than 80% of air traffic in the region. Our work is to coordinate collaborative efforts to facilitate the development of even safer, cost efficient, profitable and sustainable environment for air transport to develop in the region, with the ultimate goal of generating socioeconomic growth for people in our countries.

Driving a Safer, More Efficient
and Competitive Aviation Industry
in Latin America & the Caribbean

ALTA brings together the region’s leading airlines and aviation strategic partners to strengthen safety, accessibility, connectivity and operational performance

We are a private non-profit association representing the carriers responsible for more than 85% of the air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean. We coordinate industry efforts, foster technical collaboration and work with authorities to build a increasingly competitive and sustainable aviation sector.

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International air cargo in LAC posted moderate growth in 2025, driven by mid-sized markets

International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 4.1 million metric tonnes in 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 3.2%. Regional performance was mixed: the largest markets remained broadly stable or recorded slight declines, while most of the growth came from mid-sized markets that posted double-digit expansions, including Peru, Panama, Argentina, Costa Rica and El Salvador.

Air passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 3.8% year-on-year in 2025

Feb 16, 2026

In 2025, total passenger air traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 477.3 million passengers, representing year-on-year growth of 3.8% compared...

International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 2.9% in November

Jan 30, 2026

International air cargo traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) recorded a 2.9% year-on-year increase in November 2025, measured in metric tonnes...

Air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) grew 2.3% year-on-year in November

Jan 16, 2026

In November 2025, total air passenger traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 39.3 million, representing a 2.3% year-on-year increase compared...