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AIFA Celebrates First Anniversary Flying Low

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Antonio Gozain By Antonio Gozain | Senior Journalist and Industry Analyst - Thu, 03/23/2023 - 10:00

This week, the Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA) celebrated its first anniversary with fewer operations than expected. It is also preparing its facilities for the mandatory transfer of cargo operations from the Mexico City International Airport (AICM).

October was AIFA’s best month in 2022, when it reached 62 daily operations, far from the 120 that airport authorities forecasted. In February 2023, operations decreased to 59 a day. Recently, CANAERO reported that it will continue to support the comprehensive development of AIFA and "that the maturation of this airport depends on various factors that are under development, such as land connectivity."

 

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International

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