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Gulfstream G700 earns Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba type certificate

The Registry of Aruba has type validated Gulfstream’s flagship G700 aircraft. The Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba’s acceptance follows the aircraft's European Union Aviation Safety Agency approval in May, further solidifying its status as a premier choice for global aviation. Gulfstream G700, renowned for its ultra-long-range capabilities, superior...

Decades of excellence in service – interview with Sir Jorge Colindres Marinakis

An industry leader with over thirty years of varied aviation expertise, from aircraft sales and acquisitions to aircraft certification and regulation. Two more things to say, The Registry of Aruba and The Registry of San Marino, and I guess you will immediately know whom we are talking about. Sir Jorge Colindres Marinakis.  Combined, the Registry of Aruba and the San Marino Aircraft Registry...

SITA and Aruba demonstrate how physical passports can be held as a digital identity on your mobile device

SITA and the Government of Aruba today showcased the successful implementation of verifiable digital credential technology, eliminating the need for passengers to show their physical passport when arriving on the island. Speaking together in a keynote discussion at the ICAO TRIP conference taking place in Montreal this week, Jeremy Springall, SVP of SITA AT BORDERS, and Andrew...

Transformative innovation arrives at Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport

SITA, working with Indicio and the Aruba Tourism Authority, announced the implementation of seamless travel to Aruba through the use of verifiable digital credential technology. This innovation will soon allow travelers to Aruba to fulfill government immigration requirements before boarding their flight with their ‘ready-to-fly’ status being confirmed invisibly in the background.&...

Catching up with The Registry of Aruba - last years challenges, actualities and vision of the future

Sometimes transcription of meetings and discussions takes time. I think it's mainly due to the enthusiasm of all industry players to be able to meet in "real", after years of virtual communication imposed by the pandemic.It was a real pleasure to find The Registry of Aruba in Geneva during EBACE and to be able to discuss with. We are sharing the essential of our exchange:...

The Registry of Aruba launches sustainability communication 4Ward celebrating imperfect action towards meaningful change

The Registry of Aruba (TROA), has launched a new, digital sustainability publication, 4Ward. The initiative celebrates sustainability in aviation and encourages stakeholders across the industry to step forward with green initiatives, large and small.  TROA’s CEO Alexandria Colindres commented, “Every small action matters. That’s why we’re celebrating innovation...

Metrojet MRO obtains Aruba approval

Hong Kong-based Metrojet Limited (www.metrojet.com), a business aviation service provider based in Hong Kong with presence throughout Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce that its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Facility (MRO) in Hong Kong has recently obtained the approval from Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) of Aruba to perform Line/ Base Maintenance on Gulfstream and Bombardi...

JetMagic is under going DCA of Aruba Air Operator Certification

JetMagic (Malta AOC MT-22) have applied for an Aruba AUA-OPS 1 AOC and established a company named « JetMagic Aruba » with headquarters on the Island. Aruba’s AOC will enable Jet Magic to operate their VVIP Boeing aircraft to perform worldwide commercial air operations, having Aruba as its principle place of business. The project has been approved by the Aruba DCA, and th...

Bestfly is under going DCA of Aruba Air Operator Certification

Angolan-based operator Bestfly is under going DCA of Aruba Air Operator Certification, for aircraft management and charter. Bestfly will become the first Angolan based aviation company to be awarded an AOC by Aruba. Bestfly an IS-BAO certified operator established in 2009 has quickly become the market leader and one of the most recognized brands in the business aviation industry in Africa, with...