Mexicana, Mexico’s revived flag carrier, has reportedly cost taxpayers more than $1.72 billion during its first year of operations, as disclosed by a government agency. This figure includes expenses related to the purchase of 20 Embraer E2 aircraft, part of the airline’s fleet modernization strategy.
The Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Sedena), the governmental department overseeing Mexicana, has increased its budget request to US$1.0 billion to finance the purchase of 20 Embraer E2 aircraft currently on order. This significant investment highlights Sedena’s ambition to modernize Mexicana’s fleet and enhance its operational capacity.
Mexicana has been directed by the Instituto Nacional de Transparencia, Acceso a la Información y Protección de Datos Personales (INAI), Mexico’s data compliance regulator, to disclose contracts related to the leasing of aircraft. This includes agreements signed with Petrus Aero Holdings (US) and any other involved companies.
Aircraft Leasing & Management (UK) has announced the acquisition of an A321neo, bearing serial number 10056, from Minsheng Financial Leasing (China). The aircraft is currently under an existing lease agreement with Viva (Mexico), enhancing its operational use in the growing Latin American market.
Mexicana, one of Mexico’s leading airlines, is currently undergoing a strategic review, according to the President of Mexico. The announcement follows the cancellation of multiple routes, which had sparked speculation about potential operational difficulties. However, the President dismissed these concerns, emphasizing that the airline is focused on future planning and development.
Mexicana has announced significant changes to its wet-leasing contract with TAR Aerolineas, a move that includes the cancellation of several routes. The agreement, which involves the leasing of three ERJ145 aircraft, may even be fully terminated after Mexicana reported substantial annual losses.
Aeronaves TSM (Mexico) has announced its strategic expansion into the cargo market, marking a significant milestone in its operational growth. The airline has wet leased two B737-400SF aircraft, which will be deployed to provide cargo services for Mercado Libre (Argentina).
Interjet, the Mexican airline, is in discussions with potential investors to resume operations by the end of the first quarter of 2025. According to the airline’s chairman, Alejandro Del Valle, the plan involves a $500 million investment to restart flights, with operations centered at Mexico City’s Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
Volaris, Mexico’s leading low-cost carrier, has strengthened its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12206. The aircraft is powered by advanced PW1133G-JM engines, renowned for their fuel efficiency and environmental benefits.
Safran Aircraft Engines has inaugurated a new assembly line at its Querétaro, Mexico plant, enhancing its production capabilities. This expansion, representing an investment of 720 million pesos, adds 4,300 square meters of operational space and 8,500 square meters of logistics warehouses, bringing the facility’s total operational area to 26,000 square meters. The project is expected to create 150 new jobs, increasing the plant’s workforce to 650…
