On June 10, the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and the Civil Aviation Authority of Paraguay officially signed a Sister Airports agreement between Miami International Airport and Asunción Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, establishing a commitment by both airports to assist each other in improving their passenger and cargo operations.
«We are extremely proud to now share a Sister Airport relationship with the Asunción Airport, the international gateway of Paraguay. As the gateway of the Americas, we welcome partnerships like this one that help us strengthen bonds with our neighbors». Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
The airports committed to exchange information regarding their passenger and cargo operations, planned infrastructure developments, and air service development and general marketing research.
«Today, we took an important step forward to increase trade, business, tourism and cultural relations between Miami-Dade County and Asunción. Through our Sister Airport partnership, we will share valuable lessons learned and best practices that are mutually beneficial for our two airports». County Commissioner Javier D. Souto, Vice Chairman of the Miami-Dade Tourism and the Ports Committee
A Miami-Dade County trade mission to Paraguay in November 2019 led by Commissioner Souto included MIA Director and CEO Lester Sola and PortMiami Director and CEO Juan Kuryla…
