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Dominican-Built RV-8 | Historic Journey to Oshkosh
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Dominican Airport Department Wraps Up at SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo 2026
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Complete Guide to Flying Your Private Aircraft to the Dominican Republic (2026)
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Dominican Airport Department Visits Orlando Sheriff’s Aviation Unit at SUN ‘n FUN 2026
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Daher TBM 980 and Kodiak 100 Series III Debut with Striking “Tehuano” Livery at SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo 2026
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Airport Department Receives Double Recertification in ISO 9001 and ISO 37001 Quality Standards
Read More: Airport Department Receives Double Recertification in ISO 9001 and ISO 37001 Quality StandardsSanto Domingo. The Airport Department (DA) received double recertification in the international standards ISO 9001, focused on process quality, and ISO 37001, which establishes the system for preventing, detecting,…
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Dominican Republic Airport Directory 2026 | Complete Airport Guide
Read More: Dominican Republic Airport Directory 2026 | Complete Airport GuideDominican Republic Airport Directory 2026: Complete Guide to Every International and Domestic Airport The Dominican Republic operates one of the largest and most diverse airport networks in the Caribbean.…
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Dominican Republic Customs & Immigration Guide for Private Pilots (2026)
Read More: Dominican Republic Customs & Immigration Guide for Private Pilots (2026)Dominican Republic Customs & Immigration Guide 2026 Flying a private aircraft into the Dominican Republic is generally straightforward, but understanding customs, immigration, and arrival procedures before departure can save…
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Dominican Republic Aviation Fuel Guide 2026: Jet A, Avgas, Airport Availability & Pilot Planning
Read More: Dominican Republic Aviation Fuel Guide 2026: Jet A, Avgas, Airport Availability & Pilot PlanningDominican Republic Aviation Fuel Guide 2026 For pilots operating throughout the Caribbean, fuel planning is one of the most important aspects of flight preparation. While the Dominican Republic offers…
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Complete Guide to Flying Your Private Aircraft to the Dominican Republic (2026)
Read More: Complete Guide to Flying Your Private Aircraft to the Dominican Republic (2026)Everything pilots need to know to fly private to the Dominican Republic in 2026 — permits, fees, airports, customs, and tips from the DR’s aviation community. If you’ve been…
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Las Américas International Airport (MDSD / SDQ) Pilot Guide 2026
Read More: Las Américas International Airport (MDSD / SDQ) Pilot Guide 2026Las Americas Airport is Located in Punta Caucedo, approximately 20 to 40 minutes from the city of Santo Domingo. It is the main air terminal in the Dominican Republic.
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Punta Cana International Airport (MDPC / PUJ) Pilot Guide 2026
Read More: Punta Cana International Airport (MDPC / PUJ) Pilot Guide 2026MDPC / Punta Cana International Airport / East Coast main and second with most commercial traffic in the country. 10 minutes to world class resorts like Punta Cana and…
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MDPP / Gregorio Luperon / Puerto Plata
Read More: MDPP / Gregorio Luperon / Puerto PlataMDPP / Puerto Plata / North Coast, 15 minute away from Puerto Plata, all major hotel chains and attactions including Ambar museum, Water parks and Playa Dorada Beach. 30…
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MDMC / Montecristi
Read More: MDMC / MontecristiMDMC / Montecristi / North West corner of DR, Remodelated airport to serve tourist attractions of the town of Montecristi, wich includes mountain trip to “El morro” and a…
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Samaná El Catey International Airport (MDCY / AZS) Pilot Guide 2026
Read More: Samaná El Catey International Airport (MDCY / AZS) Pilot Guide 2026MDCY / El Catey Intl / Samana / New Samana airport / 20 minutes to town of Samana and 45 minutes to Town of Las Terrenas. Used as point…
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MDBH / María Montez / Barahona
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IN MEMORIAM
Franklin Polanco Sr.
The website is dedicated to the memory of Franklin Polanco Sr. My father, pilot, communicator, aviation promoter, mentor, and friend to countless aviators around the world.
Throughout his life, Franklin became one of the Dominican Republic’s strongest advocates for general aviation. Whether helping international pilots plan Caribbean adventures, supporting aviation organizations, mentoring young aviators, or promoting Dominican aviation abroad, he believed aviation was ultimately about people.
His influence reached far beyond the cockpit.
His work earned recognition from the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), which honored him by naming the main auditorium of the Higher Academy of Aeronautical Sciences (ASCA) after him, recognizing his extraordinary contribution to Dominican aviation.
