Aerospace
Spirit Airlines to expand flights between Mexico and the U.S.
MEXICO – As part of its goal to increase its presence in the region, U.S. low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines announced…
Mexican aviation is at 1999 levels: IATA
MEXICO – During the past year, Mexico’s aviation industry lost 60% of its passengers, which means it returned to the…
Aeromexico receives its first Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft
MEXICO – As part of its fleet growth plan, Aeromexico received new Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, whose benefits include…
Avianca to lease seven ex-Interjet aircraft
MEXICO – Colombian airline Avianca will make use of seven aircraft that once belonged to Interjet’s fleet, according to three…
UABC leads at the national level in Aerospace Engineering
BAJA CALIFORNIA – The Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC), through the School of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Valle de…
Airbus sees positive outlook for aviation in Mexico
MEXICO – Airbus continues to see Mexico as a region with a positive outlook for aviation development, given the country’s…
Aerospace Industry bets on Guanajuato
GUANAJUATO – The Aerospace Industry sees in the state of Guanajuato, an ally to become a national power in the…
AFAC obtained a 40% budget increase
MEXICO – Due to Mexico’s downgrading in air safety, the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) obtained a budget increase of…
US$120 million to be invested in the Mazatlan Aerospace Park construction
MAZATLAN – The construction of the Mazatlan Aerospace Park is progressing, the first stage will have an investment of approximately…
Volaris lost US$89 million on the Mexican Stock Exchange
MEXICO – Volaris shares fell by 4.28% on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV), losing US$89 million in market capitalization value….
SCT requests report on air space redesign
MEXICO – Deputies asked the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC), the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (SCT) and the Mexican…
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to conduct audit in December
MEXICO – Next December, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will conduct its Universal Security Review Audit (USOAP) in Mexico,…
KLM announces Amsterdam-Cancun route
MEXICO – KLM Airlines announced that it will offer a new flight between Amsterdam and Cancun starting October of this…
AFAC commits to recover Category 1
MEXICO – The Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) is committed to complying with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rules…
Airline companies lost US$575 million on the Mexican Stock Exchange
MEXICO – Due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) downgrading Mexico’s air safety rating, Airline companies lost US$575 million in…
