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With an update to local regulation, the DGAC of the Ecuador will allow Ecuadorian airlines to have a fleet composed 100% by aircraft with foreign registration.
This is a second update that is given around at foreign license plates in Ecuador, the first occurred in 2017 when Ecuadorian airlines were already allowed to use foreign license plates for local operations, now, a new change.
Ecuador adjusts to the regional standard
By Executive Decree 256 from 27 from December to 2017, Ecuador adopted as national public policy, the full liberalization of air transport, Since that moment, the aeronautical authorities have issued regulations and modifications to the regulations., that seek to provide greater flexibility and have efficiencies for both the regulatory body and operators, as well as attract investment and facilitate air connectivity.
Proof of this is the modification to the RDAC 119 which eliminates the limitation that established that:
“(b) An operator may be authorized to operate foreign-registered aircraft.; as long as, the number of said aircraft, does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total number of aircraft to be incorporated into the OpSpecs, …”
This limitation was included in year 2020, which took the airline industry by surprise, since it was going through the worst crisis in history due to COVID- 19, Since that date, the industry has made efforts with the authorities in power to eliminate this limitation without any luck., well, apparently there were individual interests involved (travels, inspections, per diem, commissions) that it was believed were no longer perceived and with the erroneous idea and ignorance that jobs would be lost for aviation technicians..
It is necessary to remember that Peru, Chile, Colombia, Mexico O Brazil, They do not require maintaining nationally registered aircraft and this has facilitated connectivity, has increased operations and makes the exchange of aircraft viable, which translates to Ecuador in operational flexibilities, incentive for investments in aeronautical supply, which will generate benefits for air transport users in the country, greater job opportunities for people who are related to aircraft assistance activities, for example the operation, ground care or maintenance thereof.
The limitation made in 2020, demotivated the industry and slowed its growth plans, given that, those of us who know this matter, We know the limitations that an HC aircraft has to carry out exchanges with other countries, in fact, To date, no aircraft with national registration HC has registered an exchange with another country.
Hoy, with the reform carried out by the DGAC Standards Committee to the RDAC 119, removing the 50% HC aircraft, More airlines will be allowed to enter and invest in the country, will facilitate the growth plans of airlines that already operate in the Ecuador, improving air connectivity and favoring users. This shows that this administration resolved based on the general interests of the country., of tourism and industry and not of a small group with individual interests.
The airline industry is a great source of income for the country, contributes very significantly to GDP, generates jobs and foreign exchange, Therefore, control entities must regulate and control, but through efficient processes and regulations, facilitator that complies with the provisions of the Organic Law for the optimization and efficiency of administrative procedures, where it shows us outwardly as a more competitive and attractive country.
There is concern in the industry
Several industry players have contacted this medium to express their concern about this change., that as we see, already existed since 2017, but that was limited 2020. After the reform of the RDAC 119 the operational areas of the airline industry among technicians, Pilots and crew members have expressed their concern about this, thus, writing this publication is so important to clarify many doubts that very understandably, have been presented.
I leave this space open for debate., opinion or comments regarding this modification.
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I noticed that aeroregional is expanding considerably. On their website they have routes to Esmeraldas for sale., cali, and Punta Cana. These destinations are confirmed, they are going to operate?
Hi Carlos, I noticed it too, but I have not been able to see that they are confirmed at the moment.
What has to do with flexibility seems positive to me, I suppose it is due to the arrival of Sky Ecuador, greater competition, better prices.
I still see that we have to improve with taxes, for example Uio lim publish 30 dollars but added everything 125
You have to differentiate a topic, some are taxes and others are airport fees. And if, SKY will surely benefit greatly from this measure.
This has something to do with SKY Airline's upcoming entry into Ecuador? To facilitate your entry with your Chilean registered aircraft?
I don't think it's directly, since the proposal is made by another Ecuadorian airline, but without a doubt it has benefits for all operators.
Total flag sale for foreign airlines
Many ECUADORIAN commercial civil aviation companies BROUGHT because the DAC FORCED THEM TO IMPORT AIRCRAFT PAYING TARIFFS TO BE ABLE TO OPERATE ONLY WITH THE ECUADORIAN REGISTRATION only allowing foreign registration for maintenance or force majeure for a very short time
NOW SOLD THE FLAG FOR OPERATION COMPLETE WITH FOREIGN REGISTRATION
How many Ecuadorian companies were operating with these facilities?
Money laundering must be reviewed on these new airlines
You mix so many topics in a single comment that the weight of what you want to express is lost.. Which airlines went bankrupt due to "importing airplanes"? The correct thing would be to say: nationalize the plane. All airlines have had to do it and it is not seen that all of them have "gone bankrupt". Which Ecuadorian companies were operating like this? Regulations have allowed this for many years., what is the problem?
Please, post information that supports your comment about money laundering, It is a very strong accusation that must have support.