Arajet assumes co-chairmanship of the ALTA flight safety and operations committee

  • aplicacion - banner 728px

The Dominican airline will be represented by Herman Schumacher VP of safety and quality

The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), announced the appointment of Herman Schumacher, Vice President of Safety and Quality Operations at Arajet, as the Co-Chairman of the safety and flight operations committee. The designation, which was made on the basis of Schumacher's outstanding work and career, was announced in the framework of the preparations for the ALTA Aviation Safety, Flight Ops & Training Summit, one of the main operational safety meetings in the region.

Each year, during this important event, ALTA formally introduces the new leaders who will take on the commitment to guide the collaborative work of this technical committee, which aims to identify and mitigate the main risks faced by air operations in Latin America and the Caribbean.

ALTA leadership valued Schumacher as an outstanding professional in the aeronautical sector, recognizing his solid career, his exceptional leadership skills and his commitment to the development of a safer and more modern regional aviation. ALTA's Flight Safety and Operations Committee is a key space for the exchange of good practices between airline operators, authorities, and industry experts, with a view to strengthening operational safety, boosting operational efficiency, and fostering a more sustainable industry.

You may be interested in: Arajet graduates new Dominican pilots from cadet program in alliance with Boeing

"We firmly believe that the diversity of knowledge and collaboration among peers are fundamental to adding value to the technical work we do. Therefore, each member who joins the Committee strengthens our common purpose: to promote a safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible industry," ALTA stated in its official statement. The Committee meets in person during the annual Summit and holds periodic meetings throughout the year, allowing for continuous and collaborative work among the operational leaders of the region's air industry. With this new designation, ALTA renews its commitment to operational excellence, safety, and teamwork as essential pillars for the development of air transport in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About Arajet

Arajet is the flagship airline of the Dominican Republic. Recognized at the World Aviation Summit as the Best New Airline in the World in 2023. Starting operations in 2022, it operates two bases: Las Américas Airport in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana International Airport, with a new fleet of Boeing 737 MAX. The airline offers safe and economical trips to and from the Dominican Republic and various destinations in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

In the spotlight

  • aplicacion - banner 300px

  • banner altices 300x250 junio 2025

Explore more

SNTP announces 2026 Work Plan including meetings, QR code ID card, and conferences

Santo Domingo.- The National Press Workers' Union (SNTP) announced this Thursday its action plan for the year 2026, with a view to strengthening that organization and defending the labor rights of its members. Manuel Ureña, general secretary of the SNTP, said to strengthen ties with the union's bases, for which they propose to hold the […]

Puerto Plata, where the Atlantic surrenders to the island

A place between the Loma and the Atlantic Ocean that becomes a refuge for the traveler's soul. There is a corner located on the north coast, caressed by the breeze that tastes of salt and nostalgia, where the Atlantic merges with the land and leaves its mark on every stone, every wave, every soul. That […]

Lawrence City Hall recognizes journalist Stephanie Hilario Soto

Lawrence, Massachusetts.— The city's mayor of Lawrence, Brian De Peña, recognized journalist Stephanie Hilario Soto through a proclamation, for her commitment and contributions to the responsible practice of journalism, as well as for her performance in Dominican media. During the event, the mayor highlighted the academic preparation, professional ethics, and versatility of Hilario Soto, who […]

Cementos Progreso's volunteering program brings the "Christmas with Purpose" day to the elderly of SPM

Santo Domingo.- The corporate volunteering program “United for a Dream” of Cementos Progreso Dominicana promoted the initiative “Golden Christmas with Purpose”, with a solidarity day that focused its efforts on raising resources and providing support to the elderly of the Don José María Foundation, in San Pedro de Macorís. Understanding the need to create support […]

In which countries is it already 2026? This is how the New Year is celebrated around the world

While in several countries the last hours of 2025 are still being counted, other nations are already celebrating the arrival of New Year 2026. Due to time zones, the change of year does not occur at the same time all over the world. Below, it is shown how 2026 advances from the first territories to […]

The panettón, the Italian sweet bread that reigns at Christmas in Peru

Lima.- More than 10,000 kilometers separate the tables of Peru and Italy, but at Christmas there is a common element on the tablecloth: the panetón or panettone, the sweet bread filled with raisins and candied fruits that is enjoyed on both sides of the Atlantic as a legacy of the migration of the European country […]