Committees & Working Groups

ALTA committees bring together specialists from airlines, industry partners and authorities to address technical challenges and deliver practical solutions for the region. Each committee works through structured agendas, data exchange and coordinated actions.

FUEL COMMITTEE

Focus:

  • Enhance fuel supply efficiency, safety, and competitiveness across Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Ensure operational continuity and resilience through coordinated industry actions.

Scope:

  • Strengthen the regional fuel supply chain by aligning efforts among airlines, governments, suppliers, airports, and producers.
  • Promote joint responses to fuel-related challenges through monitoring, information sharing, and technical dialogue with authorities.

Chairman:

David Ortiz (Aeroméxico).

LEGAL Y REGULATORY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Focus:

Addressing regulatory matters that impact competitiveness and aviation development.

Scope:

  • Regional policy analysis
  • Industry position papers
  • Dialogue with civil aviation authorities and governments
  • Regulatory impact assessments

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

Focus:

Improving maintenance, reliability and technical operations of airline fleets.

Scope:

  • MRO process improvement
  • Reliability programs and technical KPIs
  • Engineering and aircraft systems discussions
  • Harmonization of maintenance practices

SAFETY COMMITTEE

Focus:

Strengthen aviation safety in Latin America and the Caribbean through data-driven collaboration, harmonized practices, and coordinated industry engagement

Scope:

  • Safety data sharing and risk prioritization
  • Harmonization of safety and operational practices
  • SMS, human performance, and risk management
  • Coordinated industry support to regional and national safety initiatives

Strategic Safety Consultant:

  • Pamela Suaréz

Chairs and Coordinators:

  • Co-Chair Flight Ops: Capt. Juan Jofre, Senior Flight Ops Manager at LATAM and B787 Captain
  • Co-Chair Safety: Manuel Muñoz, Corporate Safety Manager at JetSMART
  • Cabin Safety Group Coordinator: Paola Martínez, Head of Cabin Safety at LATAM
  • Emergency Response Group Coordinator: Cristina Iglesias, Head of Human Assistance & Crisis Response at Flybondi

SUSTAINABILITY
COMMITTEE

Focus:

  • Align the aviation industry’s sustainability vision across Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Drive collective impact through strategic collaboration among stakeholders.

Scope:

  • Coordinate joint responses to sustainability challenges and regulatory developments.
  • Foster technical dialogue and active participation in public consultations.
  • Strengthen initiatives through best practices and tools.

Chairman:

Marco Larson (SKY)

SUPPLY CHAIN COMMITTEE

Focus:

Ensuring material availability, cost efficiency, and supply continuity to support fleet operations and maintenance requirements

Scope:

  • Strategic sourcing and contract management for aircraft parts, rotables, and repair services
  • Inventory planning, demand forecasting, and optimization of stock levels
  • Supplier performance management covering delivery reliability, lead times, and cost adherence
  • Supply chain risk mitigation and resilience planning to address shortages, capacity constraints, and disruptions

Chairman:

Marco Larson (SKY)

TAX, CHARGES AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Focus:

A regional platform designed to coordinate technical and strategic efforts to jointly address fiscal and regulatory challenges that impact the competitiveness of the aviation sector.

Scope:

  • Develop technical positions and advocacy approaches in response to tax reforms and airport charges.
  • Identify and prioritize common issues affecting airlines, promoting regional coordination.
  • Promote the standardization and adoption of global best practices.
  • Articulate regional concerns and strategies regarding inefficient taxes and charges that undermine the accessibility of air transport.

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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.