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 Latin America and the Caribbean grew 4.7% in June

In June 2026, international air cargo transported to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 336,269 metric tons, 15,089 tons more than in the same month of 2025 (+4.7%). This was the highest year-on-year growth rate recorded in 2026 and the sixth consecutive month of growth. Colombia and Brazil accounted for 74.3% of the regional increase, while Mexico returned to positive territory.

Aug 19, 2026

Air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean fell 2.3% in June

Aug 14, 2026

In June 2026, passenger traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 37.3 million passengers, down 2.3% year on year, equivalent to 893,000 fewer...

ALTA Statement on the European Commission’s Proposal to Extend the EU ETS to International Aviation

Jul 27, 2026

July 2026. The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), the voice of an industry that drives economic and social development for Latin America and the...