Satena, the Colombian national airline, has indefinitely suspended its flight route between Cúcuta and Tibú due to security concerns following a drone attack and a kidnapping. ^[1] Mateo Arjona, president of Satena, stated that the airline invested US$80 million to purchase eight new Twin Otter aircraft. ^[2] Satena plans to increase its operational fleet from 24 to 30 aircraft within the next eight months. ^[3] Mateo Arjona, the new president of Satena, stated that the company has a commitment from the Ministry of Defense to reopen the route once military forces intervene. ^[4] The flight route was suspended on April 24, 2025, following the kidnapping of Edinson Balaguera Gamboa, the administrator of Satena operations in Tibú, who remains in captivity. ^[5] The suspension was originally scheduled to be lifted on July 10, 2025, but was delayed after an attack with an explosive-laden drone against the Tibú airport in the Catatumbo region. ^[6] Satena intends to open a new international route connecting Montería to Panama as part of its expansion plan. ^[7] The new Twin Otter aircraft cost an average of US$10 million each and are capable of short takeoffs and landings (STOL). ^[8]