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

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 Caribbean, issued a statement on the European Commission‘s proposal to extend the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to international aviation.

International Air Cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean Grew 3.3% in May

Jul 27, 2026

In May 2026, international air cargo transported to, from and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 343,966 metric tonnes, a 3.3% year-over-year increase compared...

Air Traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean Grew 2.7% in May

Jul 15, 2026

In May 2026, passenger air traffic to, from and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 38.7 million passengers, an increase of 2.7% year-over-year, equivalent to 1.02...

International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 3.7% in April

Jun 24, 2026

In April 2026, international air cargo transported to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 345,900 metric tonnes. This represents year-on-year growth of...