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Argentina Overhauls Aeroparque Slots, Eases Flight Approvals in New Deregulation Push

The measures convert slot allocation to a facilitator‑led regime with silence‑as‑consent notifications to curb discretion.

Ya no se requerirá autorización previa para volar entre destinos locales
El nuevo sistema busca transparentar el proceso de asignación horaria y garantizar un uso eficiente de la infraestructura disponible
Demoras en los vuelos de LAN por un conflicto gremial en Aeroparque
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Overview

  • Transport Resolution 43/2025 declares Aeroparque Jorge Newbery a Level 2 facilitated airport under a transitory regime in force through October 31, 2025, with possible extension in exceptional cases.
  • The airport operator is designated as facilitator/slot coordinator to grant time authorizations, manage schedules, monitor compliance, and publish seasonal capacity declarations.
  • The rules enable a regulated secondary market for slot transfers between airlines, clarify that slots confer no ownership rights, and set penalties for inefficient use or noncompliance.
  • ANAC Resolution 567/2025 replaces prior flight approvals with an email notification process, granting automatic clearance for international services if no response arrives within five days.
  • The government frames the shift as aligning with IATA/ACI/WASG standards to increase transparency and competition by moving away from discretionary allocations previously criticized for favoring Aerolíneas Argentinas.