The National Government formalized a new stage of deregulation in the commercial aviation sector. The publication of ANAC Resolution 957/25 introduces high-impact amendments to the Argentine Civil Aviation Regulations (RAAC). The measure aims to reduce unnecessary procedures, make operations more flexible, and improve the competitiveness of the air market.
The regulation modifies rules that for decades limited private aviation, non-scheduled aviation, and commercial air transport. The objective is to streamline operations, lower costs, and expand the supply of flights for Argentines.
Elimination of the mandatory flight plan in private aviation
One of the most relevant changes is the elimination of the obligation to file a plan for private aviation within national territory. Until now, any person who wanted to take off an aircraft had to comply with a prior administrative procedure that involved delays and bureaucratic burden.
With the new resolution, that requirement is no longer mandatory, aligning Argentina with international standards already in force in countries such as the United States and several European nations. The only exception is the high air surveillance zone for drug trafficking, located north of parallel 29° South. There it will still be necessary to have real-time tracking systems through ADS-B technology.
End of the ban on night flights and more supply
Another structural modification is the elimination of the ban on visual night flight throughout the country. Until the entry into force of the resolution, this type of operation was prohibited even when weather and visibility conditions were adequate.
The authorization of visual night flight expands operational possibilities for pilots, aeroclubs, and private operators. In addition, it improves the flexibility of the air system, especially in areas with low connectivity.
