ICAO and CANSO have launched a regional alliance to support airspace management in Latin America and the Caribbean during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The initiative targets the expected surge in traffic generated by supporters, national teams and official delegations traveling to and from the North American host countries.
The alliance is designed to help air navigation service providers in the region anticipate and manage demand through shared data and analytical tools. It promotes a coordinated “One Sky” approach between neighboring flight information regions, with a focus on demand prediction, flow management and enhanced surveillance.
Technology partners include Thales, providing its TopSky Flow Management system, Metron Aviation with its flow management solutions, PASSUR Aerospace with flight, airport and airspace visualization platforms, and Aireon, supplying satellite-based ADS-B surveillance data. Together, these systems are intended to forecast traffic peaks weeks in advance and support real-time optimization of routes and flows to limit delays and fuel burn.
While framed around the World Cup calendar, the initiative is also presented as a basis for longer-term improvement of regional airspace management. No detailed figures have been released on expected traffic growth, the number of participating ANSPs, investment volumes or quantified performance gains in capacity, punctuality or emissions.