The government intervened in the ANAC and appointed an official who comes from the administration of Alberto Fernández

Just one day after revising the Aeronautical Code, the national government orders intervention National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) Within the framework of the deregulation process of the airline sector.

The measure was made official through Decree 606/2024published this morning in the Official Gazette, which establishes Intervention period of 180 daysA period which may be extended for the same period if deemed necessary.

The news was already announced by the presidential spokesperson, Manuel Adorniwho reported just before midnight: “The intervention of the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) was ordered. God bless the Argentine Republic” in a message published on his X account (former Twitter).

For this purpose the government appointed Maria Julia Cordero As the organization’s intervener. The official is another name that comes from a previous administration: during the government of Alberto Fernández he served as head of the gender sector at the Transportation Safety Board.

Within its powers, it is possible to evaluate the current structure of the ANAC to determine functional and operational reorganisation.

Other tasks performed by Cordero as head of the ANAC are the following:

• Evaluate and report on the organization’s financial position.
• Develop procedures aimed at adopting the Latin American Aeronautical Regulations (LAR).
• Implement the system of delegated aviation authority in the Argentine Republic, in accordance with the provisions of current legislation.
• Implementing any other mechanism aimed at streamlining and digitalizing the organization’s processes.

The government reiterated the rule, alleging that, “17 years after the creation of the ANAC, which carried out institutional restructuring of the civil aviation system, Relevant dysfunctions remain evident that impact the integrity of the system“The operations pose a potential risk to safety and air navigation and seriously damage the reputation of the Argentine Republic in the international system.”

The decree says, “It is advisable to adopt urgent measures and organic, personnel and budgetary adjustments that allow this process to develop without compromising the fulfillment of the institutional mission established by the rule of creation of the aforementioned organization.”

This intervention comes just two days after the government began the process of deregulating the airline sector. The first measures taken in this regard were the rules that establish access to commercial aviation markets, repealing regulations and revising the Aeronautical Code. This is known as the “Open Skies” policy.

This measure affects commercial airline authorizations for operations in Argentine territory. They will be allowed to carry out internal and international air transport activities with aircraft, for passengers and/or cargo, for regular or non-scheduled services; for aerial work and for normally operational airport and ramp services.

This is an initiative that allows more ramp operators and allows each airline to choose the company that provides the service. Currently, Intercharge There is exclusivity in this and some airlines, such as Flybondi and American Airlines, provide it themselves.

In return, airlines will be allowed to enter into contracts they want, which was previously limited. Now they will just need approval from ANAC.

With the new regulations, Vice President of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Peter Cerdaconsidered that these measures are positive for Argentine citizens “Because the country is opening up, there will be more competition, more flexibility, more flights, more connectivity and price competitiveness in a country in which air transport plays a very important role.” to expand. “We are at the beginning of a positive path for the sector, for the tourism sector and for Argentine citizens.” And he added in the conversation Radio Mater“The ticket rates are not going to come down immediately but the tools have already been put in place and agreed upon.”