The Dominican Republic’s path to becoming the Caribbean’s leading private aviation hub

Las Vegas, USA— The Dominican Republic continues to take necessary steps toward becoming the leading hub for executive private aviation, which encompasses high-net-worth tourism.

This was announced by the executive director of the Airport Department (DA), Víctor Pichardo, at the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA) 2025, where the country is participating with a stand for the first time.

“In these five years of government, we can now confirm that we are on the right path to achieving our goal of becoming a hub for executive private aviation, attracting more and more aircraft in this sector, which brings significant economic benefits to our tourism industry,” Pichardo said.

Dominican-based companies, such as Grupo Punta Cana, Panorama Jets, and Universal Aviation RD, also participated in the fair, showcasing the services they offer in the country.

The Protocol for Non-Commercial Private Aviation is an instrument that establishes the procedure for the suspension and exit of private aircraft in the Dominican Republic, intending to facilitate this sector.

In this regard, the president of Universal Aviation International, Greg Evans, praised the country’s growth and congratulated the authorities for showing their support by participating in these types of events.

The Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA) is the largest annual business aviation convention and exhibition in the United States, bringing together 1,100 aviation companies and more than 27,000 visitors each year.