The standard eliminates historical requirements, such as the obligation to have Argentine crew or managers, which could translate into a lower national participation in strategic positions within the air industry.
The national government formalized today, through Decree of necessity and urgency (DNU) 338/2025a series of reforms to Aeronautical Code (Law No. 17,285) with the objective of “modernizing, simplifying and overburcting” the current regulatory framework for more than 55 years. The measure is part of the policy of Open skies promoted by President Javier Milei and seeks to facilitate the entry of new airlines, ramp operators and airport services, promoting greater competition and connectivity.
The decree was prepared by the Secretariat of Transportation of the Ministry of Economy in conjunction with the Ministry of Deregulation and Transformation of the Stateand aims to grant greater contractual freedom, reduce unnecessary procedures and adapt Argentine regulations to international air transport standards.
Among the main changes that the DNU introduces stand out:
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Changes in aircraft registration: The registration of aircraft is enabled through contracts concluded in the country or abroad, with autonomy of the parties to set their terms. Registration must be registered in the National Aircraft Registry and comply with the provisions of the Article 42 of the code.
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Elimination of nationality restrictions in societies: The requirement that required that two thirds of the directory of air societies were of Argentine nationality is repealed. The legal domicile in the country is maintained as a condition (Article 99).
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Changes in aerodromes management: Only the presence of a public aerodrome leader will be required when determined by the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC)eliminating duplications in functions (Article 88).
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Simplification of corporate documentation: instances duplicated in the presentation of book books are eliminated, adjusting the procedure to the provisions of the Civil and Commercial Code (Article 101).
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Use of foreign aircraft: ANAC will allow the use of aircraft with foreign registration, eliminating the obligation to have Argentine crew and technical assistance (Article 107).
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Itineraries and rates: Itineraries will be directly and coordinated between airport operators and airlines, without the need for approval of the National Executive. Tariff references are also eliminated (Article 109).
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Deburocratization of air work: Authorizations for non -regular aerial tasks are streamlined, promoting competition without affecting operational safety (Article 131).
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Key repeal: The Articles 106 and 111 of the Code, eliminating the requirement of having Argentine personnel in national aerocomercial services and the right of preference of the State to acquire assets of unemployed companies.
Source: Ambito
