2026-01-27
TALKING POINTS
Last remaining international passenger connection now suspended following gunfire
attack on two aircraft January 25.
Port-au-Prince functionally isolated from direct commercial air travel with no service
restoration timeline announced.
Attack demonstrates gang operational reach into airport perimeter despite executive
claims of territorial reconquest progress.
Humanitarian logistics medical evacuations and business operations face increased
constraints from aviation closure.
Federal Aviation Administration ban through March 7 2026 now compounded by
regional carrier suspensions and security incidents.
No responsibility claim emerged but attack pattern consistent with previous gang
targeting of aviation infrastructure.