CANSO Latin America and Caribbean Conference 2025

Redefining Regional Skies: Innovation, Integration, and Leadership for the Future of Airspace in Latin America and the Caribbean

Kindly hosted by Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil de Panamá, the CANSO Latin America and Caribbean Conference 2025 was the regional platform for shaping the future of airspace management in a rapidly changing regional and global landscape. Held in Panama City, in the heart of the Americas, this flagship brought together air navigation service providers (ANSP) CEOs, aviation leaders, airspace users, policymakers, industry innovators, and space operations specialists to forge the next chapter of airspace management.

Beginning with a CEO Workshop on Strategic Vision and Future-Ready Leadership, senior executives examined new business models, investment priorities, and pathways to innovation that redefine the roles of ANSPs within a dynamic aviation ecosystem.

A keynote address on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) then set the tone for the future, followed by an engaging session aligning the Complete Air Traffic System (CATS) Global Council’s Concept of Operations with regional implementation efforts. Leaders discussed governance structures, financial frameworks, operational strategies, and institutional transformations vital to regional resilience and innovation.

On the third day, as space activities expand across Latin America and the Caribbean, attention turned to Space Launch Operations. This practical workshop explored the operational realities of orbital launches, cross-border cooperation, and multi-sector decision-making.