Civil Aviation Master Plan Project

The Foundation of Growth

In April 2023, South American States declared their shared commitment to transform civil aviation. Their message was clear: the future of aviation cannot rest on fragmented initiatives or short-term measures—it must be built on effective, coordinated, and forward-looking plans.

The Effective Planning Pillar emerged from this vision, highlighting the vital need for well-structured, measurable national and regional aviation strategies that align with global goals. Aviation does not operate in isolation—it powers trade, tourism, connectivity, and countless industries along its value chain. Effective planning ensures that these interconnections are recognized, strengthening aviation’s role as a driver of economic and social prosperity.

Yet the challenges are real. Many States in the South American region face gaps in information, limited institutional coordination, and difficulties in defining and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs). Without clear guidance, implementation lags and plans quickly lose relevance. Recognizing this, the region set out an ambitious aspiration: to create a unified framework for civil aviation planning, one that connects local, regional, and global strategies while remaining flexible enough to adapt to change.

On this path, Brazil, Peru, and Colombia serve as examples, with their Civil Aviation Master Plans (CAMPs) developed or in preparation, providing a foundation for decision-making on resource allocation toward priority actions that foster sustainable and safety aviation growth.

Besides, the recently launched Project 2025-SAM/1963 embodies this aspiration. With workshops and training in Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, and Uruguay, the project seeks to strengthen States’ capacity to prepare Civil Aviation Master Plans (CAMPs). With an investment of USD 50,000 with support from Japan, the project is roadmaps linking aviation growth to national development strategies, regional priorities, and ICAO’s global objectives. By bridging these levels, CAMPs become powerful tools for harmonization, safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

The approach is practical and human-centered: asynchronous and face-to-face sessions, hands-on planning exercises, and structured collaboration between civil aviation authorities and other government sectors. The outcomes go beyond compliance. States gain the capacity to evaluate gaps, design solutions, and plan for the future—not in isolation, but as part of broader economic and infrastructure policies.

The story of effective planning is ultimately one of resilience and vision. Civil aviation in South America stands at a crossroads: it can remain reactive, addressing challenges piecemeal, or it can embrace planning as a catalyst for transformation. By investing in comprehensive, aligned, and adaptive plans, the region ensures that aviation is not just keeping pace with change—but leading it.

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