Aviation is vital national infrastructure for Curaçao, connecting the island globally, supporting tourism and trade, attracting investment, and enabling access to services and opportunity.

A practical case for using constitutional cooperation to strengthen Curaçao’s aviation governance, climate resilience, and regional influence

For too long, aviation in small island economies has been treated mainly as a compliance obligation: meet ICAO standards, close audit findings, maintain licenses, certify infrastructure, and keep operations moving. The time has come for the region to transition from a compliance-focused mindset to a robust governance framework that enables resilience, innovation, and long-term sectoral development.