Company Name: LAATS S.A. / LAATS FBO/HANDLER
Legal Company Name: LAATS, Sociedad Anónima; IBAC identifies the organization as Latin America Aeronautical Technical Support S.A. LAATS. Guatemala’s civil-aviation authority documents the entity as LAATS, S.A. (DGAC)
Trading / Brand Name: LAATS; LAATS FBO/HANDLER
Primary PrivateJetia Category: FBO & Ground Handling Services
Secondary Categories: Flight Support; Aircraft Ground Handling; Line Maintenance; Aviation Security; Passenger Services; Cargo Handling; Aircraft Cleaning; Fuel Coordination; Crew Services
Company Type: Privately held aviation ground-service provider and FBO operator (LinkedIn)
Industry: Business Aviation; General Aviation; Airport Ground Services; Commercial Aviation
Year Founded: Requires verification. Current public sources conflict. LAATS’ LinkedIn profile lists 1999; The Air Charter Association lists establishment in June 1994; another published profile states 1998. LAATS itself presently describes more than 25 years of operating experience. (LinkedIn)
Founder(s): Not publicly disclosed with sufficient authoritative evidence
Headquarters: Guatemala City, Guatemala, at/adjacent to La Aurora International Airport
Country: Guatemala
Geographic Markets Served: Principally Guatemala, with documented operations at La Aurora International Airport and Mundo Maya International Airport; historical technical activity outside Guatemala also appears in regulatory records. (Laats)
Official Website: LAATS corporate website
Dedicated FBO Website: LAATS FBO/HANDLER
Company Status: Active
Parent Company: Not publicly disclosed
Subsidiaries / Major Related Companies: A separate Panamanian entity, Latin America Aeronautical Technical Support International S.A. / LAATS INT., is documented by Panama’s government, but the precise present corporate relationship with Guatemalan LAATS S.A. should not be assumed without corporate records. (Panama Emprende)
PrivateJetia Verification Status: Verified operating company; selected corporate-history details require verification

2. Executive Company Overview

LAATS S.A. is a Guatemalan aviation ground-service organization headquartered in the La Aurora International Airport environment in Guatemala City. Its business combines conventional ground handling with dedicated business and general aviation FBO services. Through the LAATS FBO/HANDLER operation, the company supports private aircraft, passengers and crews at La Aurora, while the broader LAATS organization documents services at both La Aurora International Airport and Mundo Maya International Airport. (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

For business aviation movements, LAATS provides aircraft ground handling, parking and hangar coordination, flight planning, slot and ramp coordination, weather support, permit coordination, Jet A-1 fuel coordination, aviation security, GPU support, line maintenance, passenger and crew lounges, customs and immigration coordination, catering, ground transportation, potable water and lavatory servicing. Its public FBO information states 24/7 availability, VHF 132.00 MHz and approximately 33,000 square feet of ramp space at its operation. (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

The wider LAATS organization additionally works across commercial passenger, cargo and general aviation ground services, including ramp handling, cargo and mail services, load control, passenger handling, aviation security, GSE rental and maintenance, aircraft cleaning and aircraft maintenance. (Laats)

Safety credentials form a particularly relevant part of the company’s positioning. The International Business Aviation Council’s current registry identifies Latin America Aeronautical Technical Support S.A. LAATS (GUA) as an IS-BAH registered ground handling service provider at Guatemala City/La Aurora. LAATS also reports ISAGO status dating to 2011 and participation in NATA Safety 1st programs. (IBAC Locations)

For PrivateJetia users, LAATS is therefore most appropriately classified as a Guatemala-based integrated FBO, business aviation handler and ground-service provider, rather than an aircraft operator or charter company.

3. Key Facts at a Glance

Legal Entity: LAATS, S.A. / Latin America Aeronautical Technical Support S.A.
Primary Brand: LAATS FBO/HANDLER
Headquarters Market: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Primary Airport: La Aurora International Airport
ICAO: MGGT
IATA: GUA (International Business Aircraft Council)
Additional Operating Airport: Mundo Maya International Airport, Flores/Petén
ICAO: MGMM
IATA: FRS (Airplane Manager)
Primary Business: FBO and aviation ground handling
Operating Availability: 24/7 for FBO services, company-reported (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)
Ramp Space: Approximately 33,000 sq. ft., company-reported (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)
FBO Radio: VHF 132.00 MHz (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)
Fuel: Jet A-1 coordination/service
IS-BAH: Registered ground handling service provider at GUA; company specifies Stage 2 (IBAC Locations)
ISAGO: Company reports certification/status since 2011 (Laats)
CEO: Mario Juárez (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)
CFO & Commercial Manager: Zintia Tobar (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)
LinkedIn Company Size: 201–500 employees, platform-reported rather than audited headcount (LinkedIn)

4. Services & Capabilities

Primary Services

LAATS documents a broad ground-support portfolio spanning business, general, passenger and cargo aviation.

Business and General Aviation FBO Services

• Aircraft ground handling
• Aircraft parking
• Hangarage coordination
• Flight operations assistance
• Slot and ramp coordination
• Flight planning
• Weather briefings
• Permit coordination
• Fuel coordination
• Aviation security / AVSEC
• GPU service
• Line maintenance
• Aircraft interior and exterior cleaning
• Lavatory servicing
• Potable-water servicing
• Catering arrangements
• Ground transportation
• Crew hotel arrangements
• Passenger and crew support
• 24/7 handling support (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

Passenger and Crew Facilities

• VIP passenger lounge
• Crew lounge
• Conference room
• Bistro/bar facilities
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• VIP restrooms
• Customs and immigration coordination
• Pet-friendly facilities (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

Broader Ground-Service Capabilities

• Passenger ramp services
• Cargo ramp services
• GSE rental and maintenance
• Aircraft maintenance
• Load control and flight operations
• Cargo and mail handling
• Passenger services
• PRM/wheelchair services
• X-ray services
• Aviation security
• Personnel outsourcing
• Aircraft appearance services (Laats)

Specialized Capabilities

Line Maintenance: Specifically presented as part of the FBO offering and supported by LAATS’ wider historical maintenance activity. (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

Ground Support Equipment: LAATS markets an integrated GSE capability, and its FBO specifically identifies Lektro 8750 C-A equipment along with ground-support equipment for different aircraft types. (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

Mobile X-Ray Capability: Listed by LAATS for security-related support. (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

Large-Aircraft Handling: LAATS says it can accommodate aircraft without specifying a published maximum type; a documented company post describes its handling of an Icelandair Boeing 757-200 charter at both Mundo Maya and La Aurora. This demonstrates experience beyond conventional business jets but should not be interpreted as an unrestricted technical capability for every aircraft type. (LinkedIn)

5. Industries & Client Types Served

Documented services indicate relevance to:

• Private aircraft operators
• Business and general aviation operators
• Corporate flight departments
• Private aircraft owners
• Aircraft management companies
• Charter operators
• International trip-support organizations
• Commercial airlines
• Cargo operators
• Flight crews
• Airport operators
• Aviation maintenance organizations
• Tour and special-mission charter operators

LAATS explicitly describes its mission as covering commercial passenger aviation, cargo aviation and general aviation. (Laats)

UHNW individuals and family offices: These may be end users of its FBO services, but LAATS does not publicly identify these customer categories as separate contracted market segments. They should therefore be treated as potential passenger/customer profiles rather than verified direct corporate client categories.

6. Geographic Coverage

Headquarters Country: Guatemala
Region / Department: Guatemala Department
City: Guatemala City
Primary FBO Address: 15 Calle B 7-24, Zona 12, Aurora 1, Guatemala City, according to the dedicated FBO contact page. (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

Address Note: The Air Charter Association lists LAATS S.A. at 9 Ave., Aurora Airport, Zone 13, Guatemala City. The difference may reflect separate administrative/FBO facilities or differing address conventions. PrivateJetia should preserve the current company-published FBO address while flagging the association record as an alternate address requiring reconciliation. (The Air Charter Association)

Operating Airports

La Aurora International Airport

• City: Guatemala City
• ICAO: MGGT
• IATA: GUA
• LAATS FBO: independently confirmed in the IBAC IS-BAH registry. (International Business Aircraft Council)

Mundo Maya International Airport

• Location: Flores/Petén, Guatemala
• ICAO: MGMM
• IATA: FRS
• LAATS describes broader-company operations at this airport, while third-party FBO databases also list LAATS FBO there. (Laats)

Countries Served: Primary documented operational market is Guatemala. Historical technical-support activity exists outside Guatemala, but a current international FBO footprint beyond Guatemala was not established during this review.

Operational Scope: National, with international aviation clientele and historical regional technical activity

7. Aircraft Expertise

LAATS is a handler and service provider rather than an operator with a published proprietary aircraft fleet. Its aircraft expertise is consequently better described by handling capability rather than by aircraft ownership.

Aircraft Categories

Supported operationally through its FBO/ground-handling role:

• Light business aircraft
• Midsize and super-midsize business jets
• Large-cabin business jets
• Ultra-long-range business jets
• Turboprops
• Commercial and charter airliners
• Cargo aircraft

LAATS does not publish a restrictive business-jet model list. Its current FBO FAQ states that it handles aircraft without a stated maximum-aircraft limitation, while historical public evidence includes Boeing 757 operations and a recent company report of handling an Air France Boeing 777 at La Aurora. (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

Manufacturers

No exclusive or authorized business-aircraft OEM relationship was independently established.

Aircraft Models

A model-specific business-jet specialization is not publicly disclosed.

Do not classify LAATS as a Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer or Textron specialist solely on the basis that aircraft from those manufacturers may use its FBO.

8. Fleet Information

Total Fleet Size: Not applicable / no operating aircraft fleet publicly identified
Owned Aircraft: Not publicly disclosed
Managed Aircraft: Not applicable based on available evidence
Charter Aircraft: LAATS is not documented as a charter aircraft operator
Aircraft Categories Handled: Business aircraft, general aviation aircraft, commercial passenger aircraft and cargo aircraft
Average Fleet Age: Not applicable
Fleet Geographic Distribution: Not applicable

The company’s relevant aviation assets consist principally of ground-support infrastructure and equipment rather than a published aircraft fleet.

9. Company Statistics

Guatemala’s DGAC also documents LAATS S.A. as a tenant/operator of airport areas at La Aurora, including warehouse/workshop and hangar-related space in historical government records. (DGAC)

10. Certifications & Regulatory Status

IS-BAH

Status: Verified current registration in IBAC’s public directory
Registered Entity: Latin America Aeronautical Technical Support S.A. LAATS (GUA)
Airport: La Aurora International Airport
ICAO: MGGT
IATA: GUA
Issuing / Managing Organization: International Business Aviation Council
Stage: LAATS identifies its status as IS-BAH Stage 2. (IBAC Locations)

This is one of the strongest independently verifiable credentials relevant specifically to PrivateJetia users.

IATA ISAGO

LAATS states that it has held ISAGO status since 2011 and describes itself as the first independent ground service provider in Latin America and the Caribbean to attain the standard. The claim appears consistently across current company materials; however, an independently accessible current IATA registry record was not located during this review. Treat the current certification status as Company Reported, pending direct IATA-registry verification. (Laats)

NATA Safety 1st

LAATS reports NATA Safety 1st and Safety 1st Clean certification/training status. Independent current-status confirmation was not obtained. (Laats)

Maintenance Regulatory History

Chile’s Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil historically recognized Latin America Aeronautical Technical Support S.A. as a foreign aeronautical maintenance center, CMAE-497, with public regulatory records appearing in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016. These records demonstrate a documented maintenance-regulatory history but should not be interpreted as proof that the Chilean approval remains current in 2026. (DGAC)

Guatemala Aeronautical Authorization

A historical Guatemala DGAC record lists LAATS, Sociedad Anónima under technical aeronautical services contract/certificate 004-2016, with the displayed validity ending January 31, 2020. A current equivalent authorization was not located in the reviewed public material. (DGAC)

FAA Part 135: Not applicable / not identified
FAA Part 145: Not identified
EASA Part-145: Not identified
ARGUS: Not identified
WYVERN: Not identified

11. Industry Memberships

LAATS currently reports the following:

NBAA — National Business Aviation Association: Company-reported membership; its participation in NBAA events is independently documented by NBAA exhibitor records. (Laats)

The Air Charter Association: Independently verified. The association’s current directory lists LAATS S.A., membership no. 2797. (The Air Charter Association)

NATA — National Air Transportation Association: Company-reported affiliation/accreditation. (Laats)

TIACA — The International Air Cargo Association: Company-reported membership. (Laats)

IATA / ISAGO participation: Company-reported provider status. (Laats)

12. Leadership

CEO: Mario Juárez
Mario Juárez is publicly identified by both the corporate and FBO websites as CEO of LAATS. (Laats)

CFO & Commercial Manager: Zintia Tobar
Responsible for senior financial and commercial leadership according to LAATS’ current management listing. (Laats)

Business Development & Customer Affairs: Milagros Rivas
Listed by LAATS FBO/HANDLER in its dedicated business-aviation team. (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

Operations Manager: Ricardo Falla (Laats)

GSE Manager: Juan Pablo Molina (Laats)

Aviation Maintenance Manager: Angel Zabalza (Laats)

Passenger Service Manager: Claudia de León (Laats)

AVSEC Manager: Ruben González (Laats)

Human Resources Manager: Flor Pellecer (Laats)

Safety & Quality Manager: Gabriela Mendoza (Laats)

The dedicated FBO team additionally lists flight-dispatch and customer-service personnel supporting executive aviation operations. (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

13. Ownership & Corporate Structure

Ownership Type: Privately held (LinkedIn)
Nationality: Guatemalan; a recent industry profile describes LAATS as 100% Guatemalan. (Aerospace and Defense Review APAC)
Parent Company: Not publicly disclosed
Major Shareholders: Not publicly disclosed
Ultimate Beneficial Ownership: Not publicly established from the reviewed sources
Subsidiaries: Not independently established

Guatemala DGAC records confirm the legal operating name LAATS, S.A. and document its use of airport property. (DGAC)

There is also a separately documented Panamanian company named Latin America Aeronautical Technical Support International S.A. / LAATS INT. Panama’s public business records associate Mario Alfredo Juarez Rizo with that entity and document aviation-related activities. The precise current ownership or corporate-control relationship between LAATS INT. and Guatemala’s LAATS S.A. is not sufficiently established to classify it definitively as a subsidiary. (Panama Emprende)

14. Company History & Milestones

1990s: LAATS traces its operating history back more than 25 years. The exact founding year is inconsistent across sources: The Air Charter Association gives June 1994, a published corporate profile gives 1998 and LinkedIn gives 1999. (The Air Charter Association)

Early Development: Published historical accounts describe LAATS’ beginnings in aircraft maintenance and technical-personnel support before expansion into ground handling. (ALNNEWS)

2010: Chilean DGAC records show recognition of Latin America Aeronautical Technical Support as foreign maintenance organization CMAE-497. (DGAC)

2011: LAATS reports achieving IATA ISAGO certification and describes itself as the first independent GSP in Latin America and the Caribbean to do so. (Laats)

2012–2016: Chilean aviation regulatory records document subsequent CMAE-497 recognition actions. (DGAC)

2019: Guatemala DGAC records document LAATS airport leases covering workshop/storage and hangar-related infrastructure at La Aurora. (DGAC)

2021: Business Air News reported that the Avfuel-branded LAATS FBO became the first operation in Guatemala to achieve IS-BAH Stage I. (Business Air News)

2024: LAATS reports several business and ground-handling awards, including recognition in the GHI Pride of Ground Handling Awards. An aviation-industry publication independently reported its Best Station 2024 recognition. (Laats)

2025–2026: NBAA records document LAATS S.A./FBO HANDLER participating in the business-aviation exhibition ecosystem, including NBAA-BACE and SDC. (NBAA)

2026: IBAC’s current registry continues to identify LAATS at GUA as an IS-BAH registered ground handling service provider. (IBAC Locations)

15. Strategic Partnerships

Avfuel

Business Air News reported LAATS as an Avfuel-branded FBO in Guatemala in 2021. The exact present commercial terms or current branding status were not independently established and should therefore not be described as an exclusive current fuel agreement without confirmation. (Business Air News)

Airport Relationships

LAATS has a long-standing operational relationship with Guatemala’s airport infrastructure, including documented leases at La Aurora International Airport through Guatemala’s DGAC. (DGAC)

Airline / Aviation Customers

LAATS’ public material and external coverage indicate work with passenger, cargo and general-aviation operators. Individual relationships should be treated as operational/customer relationships only where specifically documented rather than permanent strategic partnerships.

OEM Strategic Partnerships: Not publicly established.

Current financial-institution partnerships: Not publicly disclosed.

16. Key Differentiators

1. Integrated ground-service model
LAATS combines business aviation FBO services with passenger, cargo, maintenance, security, flight-operations and ramp-support capabilities within the same wider organization. (Laats)

2. Independently verifiable IS-BAH presence
LAATS appears in IBAC’s current IS-BAH registry for Guatemala City/La Aurora, giving its business-aviation operation a significant externally verifiable safety-standard credential. (IBAC Locations)

3. Operations at Guatemala’s two principal international aviation gateways
LAATS documents activity at La Aurora and Mundo Maya, providing coverage for Guatemala City and the Flores/Petén market. (Laats)

4. Maintenance heritage
Historical aviation-regulator documentation demonstrates that LAATS’ technical-maintenance background extends beyond basic ramp handling. (DGAC)

5. Dedicated business-aviation facility and team
LAATS operates a dedicated FBO/HANDLER brand with VIP and crew facilities, flight dispatch personnel and executive-aviation support. (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

6. 24/7 service structure
Its FBO states round-the-clock operational support. (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

7. Substantial ground-support capability
Published capabilities include GSE, line maintenance, mobile x-ray, GPU, aircraft cleaning, water/lavatory servicing and larger-aircraft handling experience. (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

17. Contact & Digital Presence

Main Corporate Telephone: +502 2261 3145 (Laats)
FBO Telephone: +502 5054 6326 (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)
General Corporate Email: [email protected] (Laats)
FBO / Operations Email: [email protected] (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)
Business Development / FBO Email: [email protected] (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)
Sales Email: No separate dedicated sales address independently identified
Partnership Email: No separate partnership-specific address publicly identified

Official Corporate Website: laats.net
Official FBO Website: laatsfbo.com
FBO Contact Page: LAATS FBO Contact
LinkedIn: Current corporate page independently located and active. (LinkedIn)
Instagram: Not independently verified during this research
YouTube: Not independently verified
X / Twitter: Not independently verified

FBO Address:
15 Calle B 7-24 Zona 12 Aurora 1
Guatemala City, Guatemala (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

VHF: 132.00 MHz (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

18. PrivateJetia Market Classification

Primary Market: Business and General Aviation Ground Services
Market Segment: FBO / Ground Handling / Flight Support
Geographic Position: Guatemala, Central America
Company Scale: National specialist with broader regional aviation experience
Primary Specialization: Integrated aircraft ground handling and FBO support
Typical Customer: Business aircraft operators, flight departments, charter operators, international trip-support providers, airlines and cargo operators
Business Model: Airport-based aviation service provider
Core Revenue Activities: Aircraft handling, ground services, passenger/crew services, aviation security, maintenance support, GSE services, flight operations and related airport logistics

PrivateJetia Editorial Classification:
Integrated FBO and ground-service provider serving business, general, passenger and cargo aviation in Guatemala.

19. PrivateJetia Taxonomy

Primary Category: Private Jet FBOs & Ground Handling

Secondary Categories:

• Ground Handling Services
• Flight Support Services
• Aviation Ground Support
• Aircraft Line Maintenance
• Aviation Security
• Fuel Coordination
• Crew Services
• Aircraft Cleaning & Appearance
• Passenger Services
• Cargo Ground Handling

Country: Guatemala
Region: Central America
City: Guatemala City
Secondary City / Market: Flores, Petén

Airports:

• La Aurora International Airport
• Mundo Maya International Airport

ICAO Codes:

• MGGT
• MGMM

IATA Codes:

• GUA
• FRS

Services:

• FBO
• Aircraft Handling
• Ground Handling
• Aircraft Parking
• Hangarage Coordination
• Flight Planning
• Weather Briefing
• Permit Coordination
• Fuel Coordination
• GPU
• Line Maintenance
• AVSEC
• VIP Lounge
• Crew Lounge
• Catering Coordination
• Ground Transportation
• Potable Water
• Lavatory Service
• Aircraft Cleaning
• Passenger Handling
• Cargo Handling
• GSE Services

Aircraft Manufacturers: Do not assign specific manufacturers as taxonomy entities without documented specialization.

Aircraft Models: None recommended as permanent taxonomy associations.

Certifications:

• IS-BAH
• ISAGO, company-reported
• NATA Safety 1st, company-reported

Client Types:

• Private Aircraft Operators
• Corporate Flight Departments
• Charter Operators
• General Aviation Operators
• Airlines
• Cargo Operators
• Trip Support Companies
• Flight Crews

22. Related Company Opportunities

Related Company Types

• Fixed Base Operators
• Business Aviation Ground Handlers
• International Trip Support Companies
• Aviation Fuel Providers
• Aircraft Line Maintenance Providers
• Aviation Security Companies
• Airport Ground Service Providers
• Executive Aviation Catering Companies
• Chauffeur and Ground Transportation Providers
• General Aviation Service Companies

Potential Comparable Companies

Rather than identifying companies as direct competitors without commercial-market evidence, PrivateJetia can use comparable FBO/handling organizations serving international business aviation, particularly across Latin America, Central America and the Caribbean.

Potential comparison candidates should be researched individually based on overlapping airport markets, handling scope, IS-BAH status and international trip-support capability.

23. Sources & Verification

LAATS Corporate Website

Source Type: Official
Information Supported: Corporate identity, services, airports served, leadership, contact details, operational history, ISAGO claim
Update Date: Current website
Accessed: September 19, 2026 (Laats)

LAATS FBO/HANDLER Website

Source Type: Official
Information Supported: Business aviation services, FBO facilities, operational capabilities, ramp space, fuel, hours, contact information and FBO leadership
Update Date: Current; fuel information shown updated September 17, 2026
Accessed: September 19, 2026 (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

International Business Aviation Council

Source Type: Official industry certification registry
Information Supported: Current IS-BAH registration; legal/name association; GUA/MGGT location
Update Date: Current registry
Accessed: September 19, 2026 (IBAC Locations)

Guatemala Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil

Source Type: Government / Regulatory
Information Supported: LAATS S.A. legal identity, airport property/lease presence, historical aeronautical-service authorization
Periods: 2019–2021 and historical records
Accessed: September 19, 2026 (DGAC)

Chile Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil

Source Type: Government / Regulatory
Information Supported: Historical recognition of Latin America Aeronautical Technical Support S.A. as CMAE-497
Periods: 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016
Accessed: September 19, 2026 (DGAC)

The Air Charter Association

Source Type: Professional Association
Information Supported: LAATS S.A. membership, membership number, address and association-reported establishment date
Accessed: September 19, 2026 (The Air Charter Association)

National Business Aviation Association

Source Type: Professional Association
Information Supported: LAATS S.A./FBO HANDLER participation in NBAA industry events
Periods: 2025–2026
Accessed: September 19, 2026 (NBAA)

LAATS LinkedIn

Source Type: Official Corporate Social Profile
Information Supported: Privately held status, company size range, founding-year claim, headquarters, current corporate activity
Accessed: September 19, 2026 (LinkedIn)

Business Air News

Source Type: Aviation Industry Publication
Information Supported: LAATS FBO presence at Guatemala City and Flores; historical IS-BAH Stage I milestone and Avfuel association
Period: 2021–2025 listing information
Accessed: September 19, 2026 (Business Air News)

Aero Latin News

Source Type: Aviation Industry Publication
Information Supported: Company operating history, service development and Best Station 2024 recognition
Publication Date: March 5, 2025
Accessed: September 19, 2026 (ALNNEWS)

Panama Emprende

Source Type: Government Corporate / Operating Registry
Information Supported: Separate LAATS INT. legal entity and historical aviation-service activities in Panama
Accessed: September 19, 2026 (Panama Emprende)

24. Data Confidence & Data Gaps

Verified

Operating company identity: LAATS S.A.
Primary location: Guatemala / La Aurora International Airport
FBO presence at GUA/MGGT: Verified through company sources and IBAC
IS-BAH registration: Independently verified through IBAC
CEO: Mario Juárez
CFO & Commercial Manager: Zintia Tobar
Core ground-handling and FBO services: Verified through current company documentation
The Air Charter Association membership: Independently verified
Historical Guatemala DGAC airport presence: Verified
Historical maintenance-regulatory history: Verified through Chilean DGAC records

Company Reported

• IS-BAH Stage 2 designation
• ISAGO status since 2011
• First independent Latin America/Caribbean GSP to achieve ISAGO claim
• NATA Safety 1st status
• TIACA membership
• NATA affiliation
• Approximately 33,000 sq. ft. ramp space
• 24/7 service availability
• Ability to handle aircraft without a stated maximum type
• More than 25 years of experience

Third-Party Reported

• 201–500 employee size range via LinkedIn
• Best Station 2024 recognition
• Historical Avfuel association
• Historical establishment/founding dates supplied by industry directories and publications

Requires Verification

Founding Year: Public sources conflict between 1994, 1998 and 1999. The precise legal incorporation date should be confirmed directly through Guatemala’s Mercantile Registry before publishing a definitive founding year. (The Air Charter Association)

Corporate Legal Name: IBAC expands LAATS to Latin America Aeronautical Technical Support S.A.; Guatemala DGAC uses LAATS, S.A. Both can be retained, but a current commercial-registry extract would provide definitive legal-form confirmation. (International Business Aircraft Council)

Headquarters Address: Current company FBO and Air Charter Association records contain different airport-area addresses. (LAATS FBO/HANDLER)

ISAGO Current Registry Status: Company claims remain consistent, but current independent IATA registry confirmation was not obtained.

NATA Safety 1st Current Status: Company reported; independent registry confirmation not obtained.

Current maintenance certificate scope: Historical maintenance approvals are documented, but their present 2026 validity and ratings should not be inferred.

Mundo Maya dedicated FBO infrastructure: LAATS operations at MGMM are supported by both corporate and third-party sources, but detailed facility specifications were not located.

Not Publicly Disclosed / Not Independently Established

• Audited employee count
• Annual revenue
• Shareholders
• Ultimate beneficial ownership
• Current consolidated corporate structure
• Annual aircraft movements
• Business aviation movement volume
• Number of private aviation clients
• Current maintenance approval scope
• Hangar square footage/capacity
• Annual fuel volume
• Customer retention statistics
• Detailed financial information
• Proprietary aircraft fleet
• Exclusive OEM authorization

25. Information Last Verified

Information Last Verified: September 19, 2026

Research Confidence: High for company identity, core services, La Aurora FBO presence, leadership and IS-BAH status; Moderate for corporate history, establishment date, selected memberships and current maintenance approvals.

Important Data Gaps: Definitive legal incorporation/founding date; reconciled headquarters address; current independently confirmed ISAGO and NATA status; audited employee count; ownership/shareholder structure; detailed Mundo Maya FBO infrastructure; current maintenance approval scope; revenue, movement and customer statistics.

PrivateJetia Editorial Note: LAATS should be classified principally as a Guatemalan FBO and integrated aviation ground-handling provider, not as an aircraft operator, charter broker or aircraft management company. Its strongest independently verified business-aviation credential identified in this review is its current inclusion in the IBAC IS-BAH registry at La Aurora International Airport (GUA/MGGT). (IBAC Locations)