DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Private planes are well received at the new world class FBO Terminal built by Universal Aviation for Aerodom/Vinci Airports, the operators of the Samana International Airport (AZS). The terminal was delivered on 2 December 2025.

The US$500,000 initiative covers a 3,500-sq-ft facility with passenger and pilot lounges, concierge service, a full catering kitchen, coffee bar, and in-house customs and immigration clearance. The FBO offers aircraft ground handling, transportation, and fueling services, and has the capacity to handle 1,000 international flights a year.

A press release from Universal Aviation describes the opening as a significant milestone in the growth of premium business aviation infrastructure in one of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing luxury destinations.

The director general of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), Igor Rodríguez...