Viva, the Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier, has received a new Airbus A321neo as part of its ongoing strategy to modernize its fleet. The aircraft bears manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12457 and is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines, which offer significant performance gains over older engine models in terms of fuel burn, emissions, and noise reduction.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Japan’s largest financial institution, has announced the successful closing of a $52.3 million upsize in financing for Viva, a prominent low-cost carrier based in Mexico. The expanded credit line is intended to fund the acquisition of two additional Airbus A321 aircraft, further enhancing Viva’s fleet modernization and growth strategy.
Aerus and Viva, two Mexican carriers, have announced a codeshare partnership aimed at improving domestic connectivity across the country. This collaboration seeks to better serve the growing demand for intercity travel in Mexico by allowing passengers to seamlessly book itineraries that combine flights from both airlines.
Viva (Mexico) has reported a strong performance for March 2025, with total passengers carried reaching 2.4 million, a 12.2% increase year-over-year. This growth reflects the airline’s sustained capacity expansion and solid demand across its domestic and regional route network, even as its load factor (LF) recorded a marginal decline of 0.6 percentage points to 85.9%.
Allegiant Air (US) and Viva (Mexico) have formally submitted a renewed motion to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), requesting an expedited reinstatement of the procedural schedule to review their joint application. The airlines are seeking approval and antitrust immunity for their previously announced alliance agreements covering US-Mexico air services.
Viva, the low-cost carrier based in Mexico, has expanded its operational capacity with the delivery of five Airbus A320neo aircraft through a wet lease agreement with Sky Airline of Chile. The aircraft involved carry serial numbers 10034, 12320, 12325, 12319, and 12344.
Viva (Mexico) reported a strong performance in December 2024, with passenger numbers rising 13.5% to 2.5 millioncompared to the same period last year. The airline also recorded a 10.8% increase in Available Seat Miles (ASMs), reflecting its growing capacity to meet travel demand.
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.
Viva (Mexico) has announced plans to introduce a new route connecting Queretaro and Dallas/Ft. Worth, starting on 02 April 2025. The service will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A320, reinforcing its network between Mexico and the United States.
Viva, the Mexican low-cost carrier, recorded a 2.8% increase in passenger numbers for October 2024, reaching 2.4 million passengers. Despite the growth in traffic, the airline’s load factor (LF) dropped by 2.1 points to 87.7%, indicating a slight decrease in seat occupancy compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, Viva’s Available Seat Miles (ASMs) rose by 5.0%, and Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs) increased by 2.9%, reflecting the airline’s expanded capacity and sustained…
