DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) has transitioned to the Airport Operational Database (AODB) system, a “digital intelligence” upgrade that is also having a positive impact on airport congestion while construction of the third terminal proceeds. In January 2026, the airport handled 505,593 passengers, underscoring the urgency for efficiency. The new system enables operational efficiency at a time when the Dominican Republic is seeing record-breaking tourism numbers.

Aerodom, a subsidiary of France-based VINCI Airports, confirmed that SDQ and Gregorio Luperón (POP) in Puerto Plata are the first in its network to implement this centralized “digital brain.” The system, developed by AirportLabs, includes the SkyCore AODB, Allegra RMS, and the Airport Community App. This infrastructure enables the airport to shift from reactive to predictive management by synchronizing...