El Salvador and Brazil are now set to strengthen their ties following the recent approval and enactment of an Air Transport Treaty by the Brazilian Senate. The agreement establishes mutual regulations that will govern air services between the two nations, aimed at boosting the movement of people and goods.
Under the treaty, designated airlines from both countries will be allowed to make stopovers in each other’s territories to embark and disembark international passengers, baggage, cargo, and mail, whether separately or in combination. They may also conduct non-commercial stopovers. The framework outlines technical and operational aspects such as traffic rights, mutual recognition of airworthiness certificates and licenses, applicable fares, and the roles of competent authorities. It also includes safety standards, registration of the treaty with the International Civil Aviation Organization, and mechanisms for dispute resolution.
The Salvadoran Embassy in Brazil played a key role in advancing this initiative, which seeks to expand trade exchanges, attract investment, and increase tourist flows. Thanks to the strengthening of public policies in El Salvador, we are now a destination capable of providing a legal framework that allows airlines to operate. This treaty brings new opportunities to position us as a hub for business and tourism and will serve as a bridge connecting our regions, said Salvadoran Ambassador Luis Aparicio.
Brazilian Senator Marcos Ponte, who served as the rapporteur of the initiative, emphasized the broader benefits: By establishing a stable legal framework for air services between the two countries, we strengthen regional connectivity with positive impacts not only in tourism but also in business and cultural exchange.