What Happened
Ecuador Boosts Tourism And Economy With Sweeping Aviation Reform
Ecuador’s National Assembly has approved a new Civil Aviation Law, which replaces a two-decade-old legal framework and introduces an open skies policy. The law allows foreign airlines to offer domestic commercial transport services without prior state authorization and incorporates measures to protect passenger rights. The legislation also regulates the use of drones and allows the State to delegate airport services to the private sector. According to Aviacionline, the law aims to boost tourism and the local economy, and its approval was met with both support and criticism from lawmakers.