Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) proudly concluded its annual Safety Week, held from June 23 to June 27, 2025, with a strong focus on promoting safety awareness and best practices across the airport’s airside operations.
Safety Week is a key initiative for AAA, highlighting the critical importance of maintaining the highest safety standards in environments where aircraft operations take place. Working near aircraft requires constant attention to safety. This dedicated week was a powerful reminder that keeping our airport safe is a shared responsibility, involving everyone from airline staff and fueling crews to baggage handlers, air traffic controllers, emergency responders, maintenance teams, and many others who work behind the scenes every day.
Throughout the week, AAA organized a series of engaging presentations and interactive sessions, inviting the entire airport community to participate. Key partners and stakeholders provided valuable insights into the diverse aspects of airside safety:
- FMSA (Fuels Marketing & Supply Aruba N.V.) – Shared information on the aircraft fueling process and related hazards.
- Aruba Fire Department Rescue & Firefighting Services (BWA) – Highlighted their vital role in emergency response and collaboration with AAA.
- Gen Air – Explained the procedures and risks involved in ground handling services.
- AAA Safety Office – Presented emergency protocols specific to Aruba Airport.
- AAA Development & Technology Unit – Discussed how safety is integrated into every infrastructure and development project.
- ANSA Air Traffic Control – Demonstrated how aircraft traffic movement and air coordination are safely managed.
- American Airlines – Provided a perspective on airline operations safety procedures.
The week concluded with AAA’s Quarter 2 Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Walk — a critical safety inspection involving around 90 participants from across the airport community. Together, they worked to identify and remove debris that could pose a hazard to aircraft operations. This quarterly initiative is a proactive measure to help maintain a safe operating environment for both aircraft and airport personnel.
Andry Lopez, Safety & Compliance Manager at AAA, emphasized the importance of the initiative:
“Safety Week is more than just a series of events — it’s a reflection of our commitment to a culture of safety that extends across every corner of the airport. By bringing together our partners and colleagues, we reinforce the message that safety is everyone’s responsibility, every day.”
AAA extends its gratitude to all participants and partners who contributed to the success of Safety Week 2025, and reaffirms its commitment to maintaining a safe and secure airport environment for everyone.
About AUA Airport
AUA Airport is one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean region, with more than 25 airlines operating into Aruba, processing over 3.2 million passengers per year and providing air service to 31 cities and 45 nonstop destinations worldwide. Its markets served include 77% from the United States and Canada, 15% from Latin America, 4% from Europe, and 4% from the Dutch Caribbean.
AUA Airport credits this strong market position to the island’s stable economic and political climate, its hospitable and multilingual population, and its safe environment. The airport’s aspiration is to become one of the most sustainable, safe, and future-proof airports in Latin America and the Caribbean, providing a trusted workplace, modern facilities, and excellent customer service that reflects Aruban hospitality — contributing to a prosperous future for Aruba.
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