Mexico regains FAA Category 1 status
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has declared that Mexico has now resolved the aviation safety…
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Follow news related to aviation industry in Mexico, a major hub for air travel in Latin America.
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…
Woman tears down Volaris check in counters at Mexico airport over ticket refund
Hell hath no fury like a woman without a valid ticket booking. This is what staff of Mexican low-cost…
Mexican carrier Viva Aerobus signs deal with Airbus for 90 A321neo aircraft
Mexican ultra-low-cost airline Viva Aerobus and aircraft giant Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 90…
Mexico’s $200 million presidential Boeing 787 sold to Tajikistan
A Boeing 787 bought as the presidential aircraft for Mexico’s former leader has finally been sold for $92…
Airbus A320 engine failure causes huge bang and leaves trail of flames: video
Engine failure aboard an Airbus A320-232 forced the pilot to make an emergency landing in Mexico. Video captured…
Women lead Viva Aerobus 70th aircraft delivery
Mexican low-cost airline Viva Aerobus has taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo, in a special event led entirely…
IATA criticizes government plans to ban cargo-only ops at Mexico City Airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticized the Mexican government’s plans to move cargo flights from Mexico City…
Aeromexico Embraer E190 aircraft hit by gunfire while preparing for takeoff
An Aeromexico Embraer E190 aircraft was caught in the middle of a shootout at Culiacan International Airport (CUL)…
Mexican government to buy defunct Mexicana brand: report
The Mexican government signed an agreement with several aviation unions to buy the brand of the now-defunct country’s…
Northern Pacific Airways seeks approval from DOT to fly to Mexico
Anchorage-based start-up carrier Northern Pacific Airways has submitted an application to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to…
Mexico caps flights at Mexico City Airport after near-miss fans safety concerns
Mexico is capping the number of flights at the main airport in Mexico City and moving more flights…
A roadmap to the Mexican aviation market
This article was originally published on March 11, 2022. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mexico’s aviation market had been…
US court approves Aeromexico restructuring plan
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved Aeromexico’s restructuring plan on January…