Invest in Bogotá publishes the latest edition of its Business Environment Newsletter, dedicated to the technical analysis of Bogotá City Airport: The New Investment and Development Platform for Latin America, a strategy positioning the capital as the most competitive aerospace and logistics hub in Latin America.
The report highlights that by 2024, El Dorado International Airport has become the primary air transport hub in Latin America, with 45 million passengers and nearly 800,000 tons of cargo handled. These figures represent the largest share of air traffic in Colombia and one of the highest in the region. These results create favorable conditions for the development of new value chains in logistics, advanced manufacturing, aircraft maintenance, and related services.
A development model comparable to the world’s leading hubs
The analysis conducted by Invest in Bogotá identifies similarities between the potential of the El Dorado environment and international examples such as Toulouse (France), Singapore, Dubai, and Querétaro (Mexico)—cities that have consolidated specialized aerospace ecosystems around their airports. Lessons from these models suggest a development trajectory for Bogotá based on specialized talent, modern infrastructure, urban-logistic integration, and available land for business expansion.
As part of the Bogotá Ciudad Aeropuerto project, the city plans to develop 30 hectares for productive and logistical uses around El Dorado Airport, along with an additional seven hectares for urban and educational facilities, including a future aerospace university. Additionally, a package of tax incentives is highlighted, which includes local tax benefits and preferential conditions for high-impact projects.
Rising global demand
Between 2010 and 2024, the global aerospace industry registered more than 2,200 foreign direct investment projects, totaling USD 88.4 billion and creating over 330,000 jobs. According to the newsletter, these trends represent a significant opportunity for Bogotá, which already possesses the technical, institutional, and connectivity capabilities sought by leading companies in the sector.
Specialized talent: A key pillar
The report also underscores the need to strengthen technical and professional training programs in areas such as aircraft maintenance, applied engineering, propulsion, digital systems, and airport operations. This approach will help build a talent ecosystem aligned with the needs of anchor companies and global suppliers.
A project to boost regional competitiveness
Bogotá Ciudad Aeropuerto is presented as a comprehensive development platform designed to attract new investments, generate qualified jobs, and enhance the sophistication of the regional economy. The model integrates infrastructure, land activation, incentives, talent development, and institutional cooperation to position the capital as a strategic point within global value chains.
Invest in Bogotá reaffirms its commitment to supporting national and international companies interested in exploring the opportunities offered by this new economic specialization environment. In this regard, it provides strategic information, high-level connections, and support throughout all stages of the investment process.
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