ALTA's Pillars

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ALTA's 2026 Performance Targets

Pillar Description Measures / KPI
Safety Support airlines in advancing aviation safety by fostering a proactive safety culture and strengthening risk management practices.
  • Ensure that all ALTA member airlines are IOSA/ISSA compliant by end-2026.
  • Expanded Collaborative Safety Teams (CSTs) across the region, with formal regulatory adoption in two countries.
  • Implementation of bird hazard mitigation measures in at least two States.
  • Press States to translate country-level safety roadmaps into concrete mitigation actions in priority markets (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia).
Sustainability Advance sustainable aviation through cleaner technologies, regional climate cooperation, and balanced environmental regulation aligned with local economic realities.
  • Achieve the inclusion of at least three ALTA roadmap recommendations into legislative agendas, public policy frameworks, or national aviation plans.
  • Conduct at least three alignment workshops with strategic stakeholders, including government authorities, regulators, airport operators, and industry groups, with documented outcomes and commitments.
Fuel Enhance fuel competitiveness through policy alignment, transparency, and contingency planning.
  • Produce comparative fuel cost assessments for at least three key markets (Mexico, Ecuador, Bolivia) to identify drivers of price divergence and opportunities for regulatory alignment.
  • Conduct regional fuel supply and fee structure reviews (taxes, margins, tariffs, logistics factors) and share findings with authorities to strengthen transparency and competitiveness.
Infrastructure Promote modern, scalable aviation infrastructure aligned with airline operational needs.
  • Develop an airport infrastructure ranking using standardized capacity and efficiency indicators to benchmark airport performance.
Technical Operations Enhance fleet reliability and cost-efficiency through regional collaboration and data-driven procurement.
  • Deliver semiannual reliability reports for CFM56 and LEAP engines.
  • Organize targeted technical workshops on LEAP engine best practices.
  • Share consolidated supplier performance assessment results with member airlines.
  • Host workshops and webinars on alternate parts adoption to achieve efficiencies in the technical supply chain (PMAs, USM, DERs and others).
Regulatory Advocate for regulatory harmonization and transparency that supports a more efficient and competitive aviation sector.
  • Eliminate, delay, or amend harmful consumer protection legislative proposals ensuring alignment with industry recommended practices. Ex: Brazil, Peru, Colombia.
Taxation & Charges Monitor regional tax policies and airport/ANSP charges to minimize financial and compliance burden on airlines.
  • Eliminate, delay, or amend aviation-related taxes and charges that do not conform with ICAO recommended practices in Brazil, Mexico, Panama, and Colombia.
Training Advance regional harmonization of pilot licensing and simulator training certification to support mobility, international recognition of licenses, and efficiency.
  • Advocate for the implementation of ICAO Doc 9625 standards for flight simulation training devices in at least two countries.
  • Expand mutual recognition frameworks for pilot licensing by incorporating into multinational agreements for automatic license validation.
  • Strengthen regional certification frameworks for civil aviation training centers by adding new States to the SRVSOP cooperation agreement.

Safety

Support airlines in advancing aviation safety by fostering a proactive safety culture, and strengthening risk management practices.
Measures / KPI
  • Ensure that all ALTA member airlines are IOSA/ISSA compliance by the end-2026.
  • Expanded Collaborative Safety Teams (CSTs) across the region, with formal regulatory adoption in two countries.
  • Implementation of bird hazard mitigation measures in at least two States
  • Press States to translate country level safety roadmaps into concrete mitigation actions in priority markets (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia).

Sustainability

Advance sustainable aviation through cleaner technologies, regional climate cooperation, and balanced environmental regulation aligned with local economic realities.
Measures / KPI
  • Achieve the inclusion of at least three ALTA roadmap recommendations into legislative agendas, public policy frameworks, or national aviation plans.
  • Conduct at least three alignment workshops with strategic stakeholders, including government authorities, regulators, airport operators, and industry groups with documented outcomes and commitments.

Fuel

Enhance fuel competitiveness through policy alignment, transparency, and contingency planning.
Measures / KPI
  • Produce comparative fuel cost assessments for at least three key markets (Mexico, Ecuador, Bolivia) to identify drivers of price divergence and opportunities for regulatory alignment.
  • Conduct regional fuel supply and fee structure reviews (taxes, margins, tariffs, logistics factors) and share findings with authorities to strengthen transparency and competitiveness.
Advance sustainable aviation through cleaner technologies, regional climate cooperation, and balanced environmental regulation aligned with local economic realities.
Measures / KPI
  • Achieve the inclusion of at least three ALTA roadmap recommendations into legislative agendas, public policy frameworks, or national aviation plans.
  • Conduct at least three alignment workshops with strategic stakeholders, including government authorities, regulators, airport operators, and industry groups with documented outcomes and commitments.

Fuel

Enhance fuel competitiveness through policy alignment, transparency, and contingency planning.
Measures / KPI
  • Produce comparative fuel cost assessments for at least three key markets (Mexico, Ecuador, Bolivia) to identify drivers of price divergence and opportunities for regulatory alignment.
  • Conduct regional fuel supply and fee structure reviews (taxes, margins, tariffs, logistics factors) and share findings with authorities to strengthen transparency and competitiveness.

Infrastructure

Promote modern, scalable aviation infrastructure aligned with airline operational needs.
Measures / KPI
  • Develop an airport infrastructure ranking using standardized capacity and efficiency indicators to benchmark airport performance.

Technical Operations

Enhance fleet reliability and cost-efficiency through regional collaboration and data-driven procurement.
Measures / KPI
  • Deliver semiannual reliability reports for CFM56 and LEAP engines.
  • Organize targeted technical workshop on LEAP engine best practices.
  • Share consolidated supplier performance assessment results with member airlines.

Regulatory

Advocate for regulatory harmonization and transparency that supports a more efficient and competitive aviation sector.
Measures / KPI
  • Eliminate, delay, or amend harmful consumer protection legislative proposals ensuring alignment with industry recommended practices. EX: Brazil, Peru, Colombia.

Taxation & Charges

Monitor regional tax policies and airport/ANSP charges to minimize financial and compliance burden on airlines.
Measures / KPI
  • Eliminate, delay or amend aviation-related taxes and charges that do not conform with ICAO recommended practices in Brazil, Mexico, Panama, Colombia.

Training

Advance regional harmonization of pilot licensing and simulator training certification to support mobility, international recognition of licenses, and efficiency.
  • Advocate for the implementation of ICAO Doc 9625 standards for flight simulation training devices in at least two countries.
  • Expand mutual recognition frameworks for pilot licensing by incorporating into multinational agreements for automatic license validation.
  • Strengthen regional certification frameworks for civil aviation training centers by adding new States to the SRVSOP cooperation agreement.

Lina
Quintero

Head of Government Affairs

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Attorney and Master in Public Policy with more than 10 years of experience in regulatory affairs, government relations, and public policy strategy across Latin America. Currently serves as Head of Government Affairs at the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), leading engagement with governments, regulators, and international organizations to advance policies that strengthen air connectivity and the development of the aviation sector in the region. Brings strong experience in regional regulatory positioning, high-level stakeholder management, and the coordination of complex public policy agendas across multiple countries. Has represented organizations in strategic forums and decision-making processes throughout Latin America. Recognized for building consensus and translating complex regulatory frameworks into initiatives that enhance industry competitiveness and sustainability.

María José
Correa

Communications Coordinator

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María José has solid experience in strategic communication, reputation management, crisis handling, and institutional positioning for organizations with a global scope. Throughout her career, she has developed 360° communication strategies and media visibility initiatives for companies across various sectors, including energy, financial services, and hospitality, with the goal of strengthening corporate reputation and engagement with key audiences.

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Johnny
Gallardo

Accounting Director

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Johnny is a Public Accountant graduated from Santa Maria University in Caracas, Venezuela. He has over 30 years of experience in service and manufacturing companies in the Administration, Accounting and Finance areas, leading the implementation of administrative and financial systems and restructuring of the accounting department. In January 2009, he joined ALTA as head of Administration and Finance with the objective of preparing the financial statements and responsible for the external audit, updating internal procedures, controlling assets and coordinating IT services and maintenance, providing forecasting and financial reporting to drive current and long-term profitability.

Maria Carolina
Cárdenas

Chief of Staff

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Carolina is a lawyer, specialized in International Law and Business since 2007. She has worked at Citibank, Asobolsa (as Legal and Administrative Vice President), IATA (as Government Affairs Manager), and more recently has provided consulting services in personal and professional development.