The National Administration of Civil Aviation (ANAC) is focused on modernizing aviation regulations in Argentina to improve operational safety and ensure a safe and efficient environment for civil aviation. These reforms aim to meet international standards and adapt the air sector to new global needs, promoting a more dynamic and secure aviation system to support sector growth and provide greater safety for both operators and passengers.
Resolution No. 46/2024, published in the Official Bulletin by ANAC, aims to modify aspects of operations and general rules for regular and non-regular flights, both domestic and international. Among the implemented changes, a notable reduction in the minimum number of required cabin crew members per aircraft operated by regular airlines stands out, which will facilitate the incorporation of new airlines and the use of more advanced aircraft.
Additionally, this new regulation allows non-regular airlines to use cabin crew without restriction on the number of aircraft seats, enabling the presence of flight attendants on aircraft with fewer than 19 seats, complying with the corresponding regulations. Regional requirements for equipment for extended overwater flights are also adopted, in order to increase the availability of flights from Argentina to international destinations, including Caribbean countries.
On the other hand, definitions are established for the future implementation of the "Flight and Flow Information for the Cooperative Environment" System, a new modality that will allow air operators to have a Data Analysis Program to conduct safer flights and manage air traffic more dynamically. Operators are also required to progressively update the Traffic Alert and Collision Warning System to the latest version to meet international standards and offer greater safety in flight operations by mitigating collision risks.
Finally, a simplified calculation scheme is approved for determining the hours necessary for demonstration tests of aircraft to streamline the certification processes for non-regular air operators, while maintaining high operational safety standards. This scheme considers factors such as the weight of the aircraft and the complexity of the operations the company plans to undertake.
