US‑Venezuela aviation relief and airport repair

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Maiquetía Airport to Reopen Partially After June Earthquakes

   Maiquetía’s Simón Bolívar Airport will partially reopen on 24 August at 35‑40 % capacity, with digital check‑in and shuttle buses, while the transport minister estimates a 10‑12‑week repair period after June’s‑

2. 3 days ago

   [HEALTH] 20 sources

   Lightning strike injures nine at Valencia's Arturo Michelena Airport

   A lightning strike at Valencia's Arturo Michelena Airport injured nine (four Guard members, five staff) but damaged no planes; the situation was controlled and victims were taken to Enrique Tejera Hospital.

3. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Venezuela assesses Maiquetía airport damage and issues repair guidelines after June quakes

   Venezuelan officials inspected Maiquetía airport after June's 7.5‑ and 7.2‑magnitude quakes and issued technical repair manuals, demanding municipal permits and certified workers for rebuilding.

4. 12 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   U.S. Air Force Supports Humanitarian Aid at Venezuela's Maiquetía Airport

   U.S. Air Force’s Contingency Response Element is active at Maiquetía Airport, speeding humanitarian aid delivery after Venezuela’s June 24 earthquakes.

5. 20 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   Venezuela earthquakes shift flights to Valencia airport, spark UN aid request

   Venezuela's June earthquakes closed Maiquetía airport, moving flights to Valencia and prompting a UN appeal for $296 million in aid and calls to unfreeze frozen assets.

6. 26 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   U.S. Air Force Boosts Relief at Venezuela's Maiquetía Airport

   U.S. Air Force's 110‑aviator contingent opened Maiquetía Airport for faster earthquake relief, assessing runways and boosting cargo capacity in cooperation with Venezuelan authorities.

7. 26 days ago

   [POLITICS] 26 sources

   Venezuela moves to reopen Maiquetía airport after deadly June earthquakes

   After June’s deadly earthquakes, Venezuela’s interim president announced an alternate plan to reopen Maiquetía airport on a parallel runway, with U.S. military aid and a new international recovery alliance.

8. 29 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Venezuela earthquakes close Maiquetía Airport, halt flights and shift traffic to alternate hubs

   Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes damaged Maiquetía Airport, shutting it and forcing airlines to suspend or reroute flights, with Conviasa halting Caracas‑Havana service and Valencia becoming the primary hub for

9. 30 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 12 sources

   Venezuela routes flights to Valencia after Maiquetía airport closure

   After deadly June 24 earthquakes closed Maiquetía airport, Venezuela rerouted international flights to Valencia’s Arturo Michelena airport. Airlines added flights and flexibility, while the government denied US

10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Conviasa launches three new domestic routes in Venezuela

    Conviasa adds three new domestic routes in Venezuela, connecting Maracaibo‑Barcelona, Puerto Ordaz‑El Vigía and El Vigía‑Barcelona, with fares starting around US$130‑$160.

11. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Conviasa condemns eight‑hour passenger hold after flight diverted to Jamaica

    Conviasa says a Cancun‑Maiquetía flight was forced to land in Jamaica, leaving passengers over eight hours without proper assistance, and denounces the treatment as unacceptable.

12. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    GOL Linhas Aéreas adds fourth weekly flight on São Paulo‑Caracas route from July 4 2026

    GOL Linhas Aéreas raises São Paulo‑Caracas flights to four weekly trips from 4 July 2026, using Boeing 737 MAX 8; tickets start at $653 round‑trip.

13. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Venezuela prepares for FAA visit to regain Category 1 air safety rating

    Venezuela is coordinating a FAA delegation visit to pursue Category 1 air‑safety certification and expand US commercial flights, following recent TSA inspections and plans by JetBlue for direct service.

14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Copa Airlines restarts Barcelona‑Panamá service, expanding Venezuela's air links

    Copa Airlines resumed its Barcelona‑Panamá route on 2 June, adding three weekly flights and 1,500 seats monthly, completing Venezuela’s network recovery and improving regional connectivity.

15. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Venezuela gains new international airline routes as Aeroméxico and Copa expand service

    Aeroméxico plans to restart Caracas flights in Oct 2026, while Copa Airlines has resumed Barcelona‑Panama service, expanding Venezuela’s international air links.

16. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    US evacuation drill at Caracas embassy draws Venezuelan backlash

    The US conducted an evacuation drill at its Caracas embassy on May 23, using two Osprey aircraft and senior military officials, while Venezuelan officials and pro‑Chávez supporters criticised the exercise.

17. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    U.S. military conducts first major Caracas exercise after Maduro's ouster

    U.S. troops performed their first major exercise in Caracas since Maduro's ouster, using MV‑22 Ospreys with Venezuelan government approval, highlighting rapid‑response capabilities and sparking mixed local reak

18. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Venezuela airports cleared by US safety inspection ahead of expanded flights

    US TSA cleared Maracaibo and Barcelona airports, enabling United Airlines to resume Houston‑Caracas flights and easing Venezuela's air travel restrictions.

19. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 31 sources

    US Embassy Evacuation Drill Conducted in Caracas with Venezuelan Authorization

    Venezuela approved a US‑led evacuation drill at its Caracas embassy on 23 May 2026, featuring two aircraft overflights, landings, fire crews and Red Cross support, under coordinated diplomatic‑security protocol

20. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources

    US TSA Completes Safety Reviews at Maracaibo and Barcelona Airports in Venezuela

    US TSA finished security reviews at Maracaibo and Barcelona airports, aiming to boost US‑Venezuela air connectivity.

21. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    US Embassy Functions Move to Marriott Hotel in Caracas, Venezuela

    US diplomats now operate from the Marriott hotel in Caracas amid restricted movement and strained US‑Venezuela ties.

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