The name is an initiative to promote the protected areas of the DR worldwide.Santo Domingo. – The Dominican airline Arajet received its 11th aircraft, named “Loma Quita Espuela”, in recognition of the company’s commitment to environmental conservation and the promotion of the country’s protected areas.
The new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft joins Arajet’s modern and efficient fleet, consolidating its expansion plan and its vision of connecting the Dominican Republic with more international destinations, while promoting Dominican natural heritage as part of its corporate social responsibility policy.
During the welcoming ceremony, held at Las Américas International Airport (AILA), it was headed by Igor Rodríguez, general director of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), who highlighted the importance of initiatives like this for the sustainable development of aviation.
“Desde el IDAC aplaudimos este tipo de acciones que integran la conciencia ambiental en el corazón del modelo de negocio. Arajet está marcando una pauta en la región al combinar conectividad aérea con responsabilidad ecológica”,
afirmó Rodríguez.
Víctor Pacheco Méndez, CEO and founder of Arajet, informed through his social media account that from July 24th this new aircraft will be flying and connecting the Dominican Republic with the more than 26 destinations where they fly in the American Continent.
“Hoy celebramos la llegada de nuestro avión #11: Loma Quita Espuela. Y desde mañana estará volando para conectar RD con Las Américas”. La Loma Quita Espuela es una reserva científica ubicada en la Cordillera Septentrional de la República Dominicana de gran belleza paisajística, un bosque primario bien conservado, y de gran importancia para toda la producción de Cacao de RD”,
publicó en la red X.
“Loma Quita Espuela” joins Arajet’s fleet of aircraft that bear the names of Dominican protected areas as part of its social responsibility initiatives to raise awareness among both national and international passengers about the country’s ecological richness.
With this new addition, Arajet continues to position itself as the flagship airline of the Dominican Republic, committed to operational efficiency, sustainable tourism, and national pride.
About Arajet
Arajet is the flagship airline of the Dominican Republic. Recognized at the World Aviation Summit as the Best New Airline in the World in 2023. Starting operations in 2022, it operates two bases: Las Américas Airport in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana International Airport, with a new fleet of Boeing 737 MAX. The airline offers safe and economical travel to and between the Dominican Republic and various destinations in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
