Decree to Merge ANAC and ORSNA Awaits President Milei’s Signature
ORSNA and ANAC would merge into a single body that would also encompass the Undersecretariat for Air Transport.
The decree to unify Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) and the Airport Regulatory Agency (ORSNA) is awaiting the signature of President Javier Milei, with insiders confirming to Aviacionline that the administration is merely “waiting for the right moment” to move forward.
The merger between these two agencies was first reported by Aviacionline in September 2024, after national deputy Marcela Pagano submitted a bill to the Chamber of Deputies proposing the consolidation.
However, the forthcoming executive decree is expected to differ in several ways from Pagano’s original bill. Notably, it would also incorporate the area currently overseen by the Undersecretariat of Air Transport, led by Hernán Gómez.
While some reports suggest Gómez could head the new agency, sources told Aviacionline that other candidates are also being considered. One such contender is a lawyer with deep ties to the transportation sector, known for his experience and strong working relationship with Transport Secretary Luis Pierrini.
Although the initiative has been under review for months, it gained renewed momentum following Argentina's latest agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), under which the government pledged to reduce the size of the state apparatus and curb the fiscal deficit.
This has put the agency merger back on the table, and the final decision now rests on President Milei’s political timing.
Sources indicated that a strong electoral performance by Milei’s coalition in this Sunday’s Buenos Aires City elections could accelerate the timeline for the merger.
It's considered “very unlikely” that María Julia Cordero will lead the newly formed agency, according to the same sources.
In parallel, changes are also expected at Aerolíneas Argentinas, with rumors continuing about the potential departure of company president Fabián Lombardo. Despite these reports, Lombardo remains in position and has overseen operational shifts that have allowed the airline to operate without government subsidies in 2025.
Nevertheless, political considerations may outweigh performance metrics. The Casa Rosada is reportedly analyzing a possible leadership reshuffle at Aerolíneas, with decisions expected to come from new board member Diego Colunga and presidential advisor Santiago Caputo.
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