{"id":186954,"date":"2026-04-21T13:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=186954"},"modified":"2026-04-22T11:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:05:52","slug":"alta-maps-out-roadmap-to-net-zero-challenges-and-opportunities-for-aviation-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/04\/alta-maps-out-roadmap-to-net-zero-challenges-and-opportunities-for-aviation-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean.html","title":{"rendered":"ALTA Maps Out Roadmap to Net Zero: Challenges and Opportunities for Aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), in collaboration with the technical consultancy ICF International, has presented the strategic study “Net Zero Aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean: Pathways and Trade-offs.”<\/strong> This report analyzes the critical pathways, costs, and necessary trade-offs for regional aviation to reach the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. It underscores that sustainability must be balanced with the economic growth of a sector that contributes 3.6% of the regional GDP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aviation as a Driver of Economic Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For Peter Cerd\u00e1, CEO of ALTA, the transition toward decarbonization cannot ignore the structural reality of Latin America and the Caribbean. The industry not only supports 2.9% of employment in the region but also serves as a fundamental pillar for the connectivity and competitiveness of its nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study was developed through rigorous country-by-country data collection, technical site visits, and meetings with key stakeholders\u2014including Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGACs), manufacturers, and suppliers\u2014enabling the generation of reliable projections through 2050.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategic Pillars for Decarbonization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The analysis identifies four fundamental areas where the region must focus its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Fleet Modernization: Regional Leadership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Latin America and the Caribbean is positioned at the forefront of technological renewal. Currently, 38% of operating capacity<\/strong> is performed by new-generation aircraft, a figure that surpasses the 34% recorded in both Europe and the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n