IDAC Secretary General Igor Rodríguez Duran celebrated a major milestone for Dominican aviation with the opening of the new hub in Alajet. (Photo: external source)
SANTO DOMINGO – Director of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC) Igor Rodríguez Duran calls the opening of Alajet’s new hub at Punta Cana International Airport an important step forward in strengthening the Dominican Republic’s air connectivity with Latin America and Africa. It was praised as such. rest of the world.
Rodriguez said the airline’s operational infrastructure will create new opportunities for international travelers and contribute to the region’s economic development.
In his inaugural address, the official highlighted the efforts of Alajet executives to make the hub’s opening possible, an effort that also included other agencies involved in Dominica’s aviation system and the company’s He said he has been working on this as a means to support growth.
“I wish Arajet every success in this new destination and assure her of the support of the Dominican government and IDAC to ensure the safety of its operations,” he said.
He also thanked Punta Cana Group in the name of Mr. Frank Rainieri for their willingness to continue the development of civil aviation in the country, especially in the eastern tourist destinations, with the aim of taking Dominican Airlines to the next level together. expressed his intentions.
The company’s CEO, Victor Pacheco, revealed that it currently operates with 10 aircraft and has reached an important milestone with more than 1 million passengers so far this year. .
“Our goal is to continue to grow, and by 2025 we expect to be operating 13 to 15 aircraft and moving approximately 1.5 million passengers annually,” Pacheco asserted.
The Alajet founder also emphasized the importance of working with international airlines and the Punta Cana Group to establish transit agreements and integrate the airport as a “mixed destination.”
