José Ruiz Blanco

José Ruiz Blanco

manager Panama

José Ruiz Blanco is the General Manager of Tocumen International Airport in Panama. He has been instrumental in overseeing the airport's operations and development, particularly during a time of significant growth and recovery in the aviation industry. Under his leadership, the airport has seen a notable increase in passenger traffic, with over 1.75 million passengers recorded in January 2024, marking a 22% increase compared to the previous year. Ruiz Blanco emphasizes the importance of continued investments in infrastructure to maintain the airport's status as a leading hub in the region.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
9,110
Power
160$
Sentiment
8.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 2 8.50 0.19% +10% 4,314,768 9,110 $76,000 160$
Totals 2 4,314,768 9,110 $76,000 160$
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Recent Mentions

Panama Panama: José Ruiz Blanco, the general manager of Tocumen S. A., highlighted the strategic value of regional airports for the country's development. 9

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Aeropuertos regionales de Tocumen S. A. movilizaron 781,871 pasajeros durante 2025

Panama Panama: The general manager of Tocumen International Airport indicated that the results correspond to the coordination among various actors in the airport system. 8

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen superó los 20.9 millones de pasajeros en 2025

Panama Panama: José Ruiz Blanco is the general manager of Tocumen International Airport and emphasized the importance of the new direct service to Calgary. 9

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: WestJet inició operaciones entre Canadá y Panamá

Panama Panama: José Ruiz Blanco confirmed that officials and former officials of the airport were involved in the drug trafficking network. 7

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Así operaba el cambio de etiquetas de las maletas para traficar droga desde el Aeropuerto de Tocumen

Panama Panama: José Ruiz Blanco, the general manager of the Tocumen International Airport, reported that operations between Panama and the United States are normal despite the situation affecting some domestic flights in the U.S. 8

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Vuelos entre Panamá y Estados Unidos operan con normalidad; aerolíneas recomiendan llegar a tiempo a los aeropuertos

Panama Panama: José Ruiz Blanco is the general manager of Tocumen International Airport and warns that the proposed tax would harm Panama's competitiveness. 7

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: ¿Por qué Panamá perdería competitividad aérea con una tasa de $10 y qué países se beneficiarían?

Panama Panama: José Ruiz Blanco, the manager of Tocumen S.A., reported positive financial evolution during the first quarter. 8

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Tocumen tiene $286 millones en caja para financiar su expansión

Panama Panama: José Ruiz Blanco, the general manager of Tocumen International Airport, stated that Panama's exit from the EU's high-risk list opens new opportunities for negotiating open skies agreements. 8

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Panamá busca atraer más aerolíneas aéreas europeas al salir de la lista de blanqueo de capitales