Cubana de Aviación is the national airline of Cuba and one of the oldest airlines in Latin America, having been founded in 1929. It operates both international and domestic routes, serving destinations in the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean. The airline has faced significant operational challenges in recent decades, including a severely reduced fleet, aging aircraft, and financial difficulties exacerbated by U.S. economic sanctions and the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These pressures led to the suspension of most international flights at various points in the 2020s. Despite its struggles, Cubana remains an important symbol of Cuba's aviation heritage and continues to operate under the authority of the Cuban state, with its main hub at José Martí International Airport in Havana.