Hot air balloon bursts into flames at public event in Mexico; 1 dead, 2 injured
One person has died and two were injured after the hot air balloon they were in caught fire…
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Avion Express begins CEO search for Mexican ACMI start-up airline
Avion Express, a globally leading narrow-body ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operator, and part of Avia Solutions…
Volaris passenger tries to divert domestic flight in Mexico to US by force
A 31-year-old Volaris passenger has been arrested after he tried to divert a domestic flight in Mexico to…
Alaska Airlines launches flights to La Paz and Monterrey from Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines is expanding its network in Mexico with the announcement of new flights to La Paz International…
Emirates and Mexican low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus enter interline agreement
Emirates and Mexican low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus have announced that they have entered into an interline partnership, enhancing…
Sightseeing helicopter crashes in Mexico City, three dead
A private helicopter crashed near Mexico City around 17.30 local time on April 14, 2024, killing the pilot…
Aeromexico passengers defend man who opened emergency exit and walked on wing
Passengers onboard an Aeromexico Boeing 737 have leapt to the defense of a man who opened the emergency…
Mexicana completes inaugural flight as weather tries to dampen celebrations
The revived airline Mexicana has completed its inaugural flight despite weather conditions attempting to dampen celebrations. The Boeing 737-800,…
Mexicana’s former military Boeing 737 completes first test flight in new livery
The revived Mexican airline, Mexicana, has completed its first test flight sporting its new branding and livery.The former…
Mexican army to relaunch Mexicana with military planes due to leasing setback
Mexico’s revived airline, Mexicana, will launch operations using military-owned aircraft after failing to secure a leasing agreement. The airline,…
Air ambulance crash in Mexico kills all four crew members onboard incl. doctor
A pilot, a co-pilot, a paramedic and a doctor were all killed after a Jet Rescue air ambulance…
Mexican Air Force Bell 412 helicopter crashes in Durango: three dead
A Bell 412 helicopter crashed in the municipality of Topia, Durango on the afternoon of October 12, 2023. The…
Mexico regains FAA Category 1 status
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has declared that Mexico has now resolved the aviation safety…
Teen found in Volaris plane’s landing gear after jumping airport fence: video
A teenager was caught hiding in the landing gear of an Airbus at Mexico City International Airport (MEX)…
Pilot killed as wing collapses during fly-past at gender reveal party: video
A pilot has been killed after performing a fly-past for a couple who were celebrating the revealing of…
IATA blasts Mexico’s decision to limit flights at Mexico City International
Airline industry body the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticized the Mexican government’s decision to cut flight…
Mexico’s military-run airline Mexicana to launch with Boeing 737 fleet
Mexico’s revived airline, Mexicana, is to launch again in September 2023 powered by a fleet of Boeing 737-800…
US DOT suspends review of Viva Aerobus and Allegiant Air JV, blames Mexico
The United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) has suspended its review of the proposed Allegiant Air and…