On Thursday, February 19, 2025, a solemn ceremony was held in Port-au-Prince to mark the reappointment of Engineer Yves Ducarmel François as General Manager of Haiti’s National Airport Authority (AAN). This decision reflects the confidence placed in Mr. François by the Conseil Présidentiel de Transition and the government led by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, who has held this position since January 17, 2022.
Background and objectives
The ceremony was attended by several key figures, including members of the Prime Minister’s office and those of the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications. The Minister stressed that this reappointment was a strong signal to continue efforts to modernize Haiti’s airport infrastructure.
Priority projects
Key projects mentioned at the ceremony included
Reopening of Toussaint Louverture International Airport (AITL): A crucial project for restoring international confidence.
Redevelopment of Cap-Haïtien International Airport (AICH): To open up the northern region.
Airport modernization: Jacmel and Antoine Simon des Cayes in particular.
Development of other airports: Jérémie, Port-de-Paix, etc., to improve national connectivity.
These initiatives are part of an overall plan to position Haiti as a major player in the regional air sector.
Future prospects
Under the renewed leadership of Yves Ducarmel François, AAN is set to play a central role in Haiti’s economic and social development by modernizing its air infrastructure.