IDAC presents the advantages of the DR as an air and sea hub
The general director of the Dominican Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC), Igor Rodriguez, declared that, as a result of the recent signing of the Open Skies agreement with the United States and having passed the audit of the Federal Administration of North America (FAA), which confirms Category 1, the Dominican Republic reaffirms itself as one of the most important destinations for international tourism.
“We are a perfect place from which you can make hub at all levels, not only for aviation, but also in maritime terms. This helps us, with a good country strategy, to achieve the development of civil aviation in the best possible way,” he said. He added that in addition to the advantages, there is also the relevant role played by technologies, which, when well used in civil aviation, guarantee operational safety, save lives and collaborate so that, besides the sense of humanity and the preparation involved in flying an aircraft, they are a guarantee when it comes to complying with the quality standards required internationally in the aeronautical system.
In addition to making the best use of technologies, the director general of IDAC bets, from its management, to promote better infrastructure conditions in international airports in the country, to ensure greater safety. Being the country a member state of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), with direct participation in decision-making that define the regulations and standards worldwide, the official reaffirmed his commitment to work for the nation to continue to be a benchmark of compliance in aviation standards in the region.
“The Dominican Republic, without a doubt, is very well positioned, we bet to take civil aviation to the next level where we are now and place ourselves at the height of the situation, given the moment we live as aviation worldwide. Due to our geographic position, with our closest and most important trading partner, the United States of America, our participation and influence before international organizations is very relevant”, he emphasized.
The official expressed hope that, in the coming years, given the Open Skies agreements with the United States, plus the confirmation of Category 1, the country and locally registered aircraft will have more access to that market and, aligned with the number of airports in the State and the flow of visitors, “it places us in an important position in the region”.
