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APLA Rejects JetSMART Chile Cabotage Clearance

October 17, 2026

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Key Takeaways

APLA rejects Disposition 27/2026, authorizing JetSMART Chile cabotage.
The union sees it as an attack on the national commercial aviation industry.
The measure grants JetSMART third- to ninth-freedom rights.
APLA demands the disposition be reversed.

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Strategic Implications

This rejection may indicate growing tensions between the pilots' union and the government over deregulation policies, which could impact the future of commercial aviation in Argentina. The measure suggests a shift towards more open skies, which may benefit some airlines but could also lead to increased competition and market concentration.

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What Happened

Pilots Union Declares Alert Over Threat To Domestic Industry

The Asociación de Pilotos de Líneas Aéreas (APLA) has rejected Disposition 27/2026, which authorizes JetSMART Airlines S.p.A. to operate scheduled domestic and international services with third- to ninth-freedom rights, including cabotage in Argentina. The union views the measure as a direct attack on the national commercial aviation industry and has declared itself on alert and mobilization, demanding that it be reversed. The government defends the authorization as part of its Open Skies policy, aiming to increase connectivity and air traffic growth. This development was first reported by Unknown Source.

Source | Originally Published: October 16, 2026

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