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Argentina aviation sector modernization and concession talks

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Argentina is implementing regulatory and contractual reforms to modernize its aviation sector. The National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) has streamlined the entry process for foreign airlines by amending Part 129 of the Argentine Civil Aviation Regulations, introducing a faster recognition scheme for Air Operator Certificates from states with satisfactory ICAO safety oversight. Simultaneously, the government is engaged in complex negotiations regarding the concession for Aeropuertos Argentina (formerly AA2000). Following the invalidation of a previous agreement that would have extended the concession to 2066, the new ORSNA board has initiated a new phase of renegotiation. Current disputes center on the operator’s demand for long-term contract security to obtain financing, the government’s requirement for annual compliance audits, and a review of the company’s 16.45% profitability rate, which officials have characterized as “exorbitant.” As part of an $85 million infrastructure project by Aeropuertos Argentina, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery underwent a 55-hour total closure for preventive runway ~~maintenance, running~~ maintenance from 9:00 AM on Tuesday, August 25, until 4:00 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The maintenance, which included ~~runway patching~~ milling, repaving, and lighting improvements, affected approximately 900 flights. While 360 flights were rescheduled, 540 were transferred to Ezeiza International Airport, increasing Ezeiza’s daily movements from 530 to approximately 940. ~~The maintenance was coordinated with airlines~~ Aerolíneas Argentinas reported that 92% of affected passengers were successfully relocated, while JetSmart provided alternatives through Ezeiza and ~~agencies to minimize schedule impacts~~ regional airports in Rosario and ~~weather-related risks.~~ Córdoba. The ~~broader modernization project includes expanding the North Platform, the domestic Inspection and Registration Point (PIR), and check-in halls, with future stages aiming~~ maintenance caused significant disruptions to ~~reduce check-in times by up~~ regional connectivity; notably, Las Termas de Río Hondo International Airport suspended all scheduled operations for Thursday, August 27, due to ~~26%.~~ the Aeroparque closure. Following the maintenance, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery resumed operations at 16:00 on ~~Thursday. During the closure, approximately 80% of domestic operations were diverted to Ezeiza International Airport, causing~~ Thursday, with a ~~40% increase in demand for ground transportation services~~ progressive return to ~~Ezeiza.~~ normal schedules expected.

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