Seychelles has secured new air services arrangements with a number of countries in Latin America, culminating in an expansion of the route network of the small island nation.
The Seychelles delegation is led by the Principal Secretary for Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Mr. David Bianchi, accompanied by Mr. Garry Albert, Chief Executive Officer of SCAA and Mr. Sandy Benoiton, Chief Executive Officer of Air Seychelles and field experts. The ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event is a pioneering annual meeting place for civil aviation communities across the globe to meet in one location to conduct air services talks.
The Caribbean and Latin American setting has provided Seychelles with a unique opportunity to strengthen ties in the region and secure essential traffic rights. As a result, Seychelles initialed six new Air Services Agreements with Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, St. Maarten, Liberia and Panama – bringing its total agreements to 95 countries, an impressive achievement for a small island state.
“These agreements create new opportunities for air operations and enhance global connectivity through the hubs. As a Small Island Developing States, maintaining strong air links is vital to uphold the long-term sustainability of our industry which supports tourism and trade”, remarked PS Bianchi after witnessing the initialing of these new Agreements.
During the course of the week, the Seychelles delegation will meet with several other countries and airlines in a bid to discuss prevailing matters and deepen collaboration in a spirit of friendship to promote economic development. Seychelles’ participation in ICAN 2025 underscores the nation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing air connectivity, strengthening international partnerships, and supporting the sustainable growth of its aviation industry, in alignment with global aviation development goals.
The delegation also includes high officials from the Ministry of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, The Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority and Air Seychelles.
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The Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) is the national regulatory body established under the SCAA Act 2024 to oversee and manage all civil aviation activities in the Republic of Seychelles. Its core mandate includes ensuring the safety, security, and sustainability of civil aviation through effective regulation, oversight, and enforcement. SCAA is responsible for the certification and licensing of aviation personnel and service providers, the regulation of air navigation and airport services, and the development and implementation of aviation policies and regulations. It also plays a key role in negotiating and facilitating international air service agreements. Since its separation from airport operations in 2024, SCAA has operated as an independent authority focused solely on regulatory functions, in alignment with ICAO standards and best practices
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