On May 20, 2025, Decree No. 338/2025 (the “Decree”) was published in the Official Gazette, through which the Executive Branch introduced amendments to the Aeronautical Code (the “Code”).
Among the amendments introduced by the Decree, the following stand out:
. The possibility of conditionally registering any aircraft in the name of the buyer or lessee under any type of contract, provided that the contract is registered with the National Aircraft Registry and the requirements set forth in the Code to be the owner of an Argentine aircraft are met.
. The mandatory appointment of a Chief of Public Aerodrome at every public aerodrome where such requirement is determined by the National Aeronautical Authority.
. Air service operator companies must have a permanent domicile in the Argentine Republic; natural persons who exercise control or management, the chairperson of the board of directors or management council, and managers must have legal domicile in Argentina; and at least two-thirds of the directors or administrators must also have legal domicile in the country.
. The promotion of fair competition rules in accordance with the principle of market freedom in the operation of air routes.
. The use of foreign-registered aircraft by the National Aeronautical Authority will be permitted.
. The parties to a contract may choose a special domicile for the exercise of the rights and obligations arising therefrom; in addition, they may establish an electronic domicile where all notifications, communications, and summonses sent to it shall be deemed effective.
The Decree entered into force on May 20, 2025.
