AirSupport Group (ASG), led by its CEO Iván Navarro, has been a key player in consolidating El Salvador as a strategic aviation hub in Central America.
With more than 30 years of experience in airport services, the company has made significant investments in technology and modernization, strengthening the country’s air infrastructure and improving its regional competitiveness.
Key investments in El Salvador International Airport
In January 2023, AirSupport Group completed a $2 million investment in El Salvador San Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport. This investment included the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment, such as pushback tractors, baggage conveyors, and power and air conditioning plants, with the aim of optimizing the efficiency of ground operations at the airport terminal.
In December 2024, the company announced an additional $12 million investment plan, to be executed over the next three years. This strategic project includes the modernization of technology, infrastructure, and ground support equipment, consolidating the Salvadoran airport as a benchmark for airport innovation in the region.
Regional expansion and leadership in the aeronautical industry
Under the leadership of Iván Navarro, ASG has expanded its operations beyond El Salvador, establishing itself in Honduras and Panama, with plans to expand into Mexico and other countries.
The company has successfully combined passion, talent, and technology to guarantee safety and quality in the aviation industry, complying with and exceeding international regulatory frameworks.
The impact of AirSupport Group on El Salvador’s economic growth
The impact goes beyond airport modernization, also contributing to the country’s economic development. Thanks to these investments, El Salvador has improved its air connectivity, attracting new airlines and increasing passenger and cargo traffic.
This has generated more employment opportunities and strengthened the country’s competitiveness as a key connection point in Central America.
ASG’s initiatives reinforce El Salvador’s position as a strategic hub in the region, driving the sustainable growth of the aviation industry and projecting the country as a benchmark for innovation and airport efficiency.
Iván Navarro: driving force behind aeronautical development in Central America
Iván Navarro, CEO of AirSupport Group, is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, organizational leader, and coach committed to challenging and inspiring others to find purpose and value in their projects.
As an advocate for lifelong learning, he has used his expertise to support youth development in various areas such as technology, sports, the arts, and business. His role as an investor in disruptive ventures and his leadership in local and regional business organizations have cemented his influence in the industry.
His vision to turn El Salvador into an aeronautical hub
Motivated by his dream of positioning El Salvador as a strategic aviation hub in Central America, Navarro has worked tirelessly to bring together the main players in the sector.
He has led the creation of the El Salvador Aerocluster, an initiative that involves collaboration between the private sector, academia, and the government to drive an expanding economy that will benefit the entire region.
Expansion and leadership in the aeronautical industry
Under his leadership, AirSupport Group has become a leading holding company in airport logistics services in Central America, with operations in El Salvador, Honduras, and Panama, and plans to expand into Mexico and other countries.
His investments in technology and modernization have strengthened the competitiveness of the aviation sector in the region, meeting and exceeding international regulatory frameworks.
Economic and social impact
Iván Navarro’s impact is not limited to the modernization of the airport industry. His commitment to social development has led him to invest in education and youth empowerment, ensuring that new generations have the tools they need to innovate and thrive.
Through his initiatives, he has helped improve El Salvador’s air connectivity, attracting new airlines, generating employment, and strengthening the country’s economy.
Navarro’s vision and leadership continue to pave the way for the sustainable growth of the aviation industry in El Salvador, projecting the country as a benchmark for innovation and efficiency in the Central American region.
