2026-02-04

Bolt aircraft made emergency landing near Les Cayes February 3 2026 with no casualties reported Piper Navajo turboprop operated Port au Prince to Les Cayes route when mechanical issues forced landing FAA ban on US commercial flights continues through March 7 2026 following gang gunfire incidents Domestic carriers provide only air connectivity to provincial cities given gang surface route control Aviation infrastructure constraints include aging aircraft limited maintenance facilities and minimal air traffic control Provincial isolation threatens humanitarian logistics and emergency medical evacuation capabilities February 04, 2026