Aeroméxico Faces Third Safety Incident, AFAC Investigates

Aeroméxico confirmed that flight AM190, operating on the Mexico City–Mexicali route, returned to Mexico City International Airport (AICM) on July 28 due to a pressurization system failure. The Boeing aircraft was flying over the state of Hidalgo when the cabin began to lose pressure at an altitude of 15,725 feet.

“The captain decided to return to the airport of origin, where the aircraft landed without incident and with no risk to passengers or crew,” the airline stated. No injuries were reported.

Passengers were transferred to another aircraft and continued their journey to Mexicali. Aeroméxico said the affected aircraft is undergoing a technical inspection by maintenance personnel. “The safety of our customers and employees is and will continue to be our highest priority,” the company added.

Videos shared on social media showed oxygen masks deployed in the cabin, indicating that emergency pressurization protocols had been activated as the aircraft descended. These systems are designed to ensure passengers can breathe safely during such events.

This marks the third significant air safety incident involving Aeroméxico in recent weeks.

On July 21, an Aeroméxico Connect aircraft nearly collided with a Delta Air Lines plane on the runway at AICM. The Delta aircraft was initiating takeoff when the Aeroméxico jet landed on the same runway, passing overhead. The Delta pilot aborted the takeoff and brought the aircraft to a stop. Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) has launched an investigation into the incident.

On June 4, another Aeroméxico flight operating on the Mexico City–Oaxaca route had to take evasive action after encountering a group of Mexican Air Force paratroopers mid-air during training exercises.

AFAC has not yet released findings from either of the previous incidents but continues to review flight operations and safety protocols at AICM and within national airspace.