Operator Questions: Ecuador
How many business aviation operators are there in Ecuador?
According to open data, there are eight operators based in four cities: Guayaquil (Jose Joaquin de Olmedo), Quito (New Mariscal Sucre International), Coca (Francisco De Orellana), and the Galapagos Islands (San Cristobal). The list is verified against open sources and updated as changes occur.
What types of aircraft do operators in Ecuador have?
Local airlines' fleets include the Bell 407, Bell 505, Bell 412, Cessna 208B, Aerospatiale AS350B2, and Aerospatiale AS350BA. We select the appropriate aircraft for the task from this fleet and from aircraft in neighboring countries.
Why look at the operator's AOC?
An air operator certificate (AOC) is issued by the aviation authorities of the country of registration and defines flight regulations, crew requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. Flights are always operated by the operator, not the broker, so their approvals are verified before a booking is confirmed.
