AIFA Secures MX$744.7 Million in 2026 Federal Budget: Aero Week

This week in aerospace news: Mexico’s international air arrivals dropped 1.5% year-over-year to 13.62 million passengers between January and July 2025. The 2026 federal budget allocates MX$744.7 million to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA). Mexico remains the top fall destination for U.S. travelers for the third consecutive year. Meanwhile, Grupo Aeroportuario Turístico Mexicano (GATM) is in talks to launch EU-Mexico routes via AICM.

In manufacturing, Boeing delivered 57 jets and Airbus 61 in August; Airbus has made 434 deliveries so far in 2025, down 3% from last year. United and Frontier are expanding operations, while Spirit Airlines is contracting its network following a second bankruptcy filing.

More updates below:

Airbus Sticks to 2025 Goal of 820 Jets Despite Shortages

Airbus is standing by its goal of delivering 820 commercial aircraft in 2025, despite persistent engine shortages, Chief Executive Guillaume Faury said on Sept. 9 at the Global Aerospace Summit in Washington. He noted that while the backlog of completed but engine-less jets—known as “gliders”—has eased somewhat, it continues to weigh on output.

Mexico Tops US Fall Travel for Third Year in a Row

Mexico’s federal government has  earmarked substantial funding in its 2026 draft budget to strengthen the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and expand the country’s railway infrastructure. According to the Expenditure Budget Proposal (PPEF) 2026, AIFA would receive MX$744.7 million (US$37.2 million) in transfers, while rail projects would be allocated over MX$104.6 billion.

Mexico Earmarks MX$744.7 Million for AIFA in 2026 Budget

Mexico’s federal government has  earmarked substantial funding in its 2026 draft budget to strengthen the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and expand the country’s railway infrastructure. According to the Expenditure Budget Proposal (PPEF) 2026, AIFA would receive MX$744.7 million (US$37.2 million) in transfers, while rail projects would be allocated over MX$104.6 billion.

Skysense Joins ACI-LAC to Boost Green Airport Infrastructure

Skysense, a Mexican provider of integrated energy solutions, has become a World Business Partner of the Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC), advancing efforts to promote climate-friendly infrastructure across regional airports. The company specializes in designing smart microgrids that integrate battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar generation, offering efficient hybrid energy models that reduce emissions, lower energy costs, ensure operational continuity, and improve energy quality.

3D Printing and Design: A New Era for Mexico's Industry

“For manufacturing companies in Mexico, increasing sales and reducing costs are not mutually exclusive goals. With the smart adoption of 3D design workflows and additive manufacturing technologies, businesses can innovate faster, produce smarter, and create a sustainable path to growth. The challenge is no longer technological, it’s strategic. Those who move first will define the next generation of industrial success in Mexico” says Ricardo Saenz.

Mexico Keeps Details of US Aviation Talks Under Wraps

The Mexican government has not yet shared details on recent aviation negotiations with the United States, despite a high-level meeting between Tania Carro, Deputy Secretary of Transport at the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT), and officials from the US Department of Transportation (DOT).

Boeing Delivers 57 Jets, Airbus 61 in August 2025

Boeing and Airbus reported steady aircraft deliveries in August 2025. Boeing delivered an estimated 57 aircraft, according to Forecast International, while Airbus confirmed 61deliveries, bringing its year-to-date total to 434, a 3% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.

United, Frontier Expand Routes as Spirit Airlines Shrinks Network

United Airlines and Frontier Group are aggressively expanding their flight networks to capture market share from Spirit Airlines, which recently filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than a year. The moves come as Spirit discontinues service to 11 US cities and restructures operations amid growing financial pressure.

Mexico Works to Connect Tepic, Puerto Escondido with EU

The newly formed Grupo Aeroportuario Turístico Mexicano (GATM), in partnership with Aeropuertos Mexicanos (AME), is negotiating with EU airlines to establish flight connections from the European Union to Tepic and Puerto Escondido via Mexico City International Airport (AICM). 

Cargojet Extends Amazon, DHL Deals While Labor Talks Loom

Cargojet has extended key air cargo agreements with DHL and Amazon, reinforcing its role as a strategic partner in global logistics, even as its pilots continue to push for improvements in their collective labor agreement. The renewed contracts cover nearly half of Cargojet’s operations, securing multi-year revenue and operational guarantees.

Mexico’s Air Arrivals Shrink 1.5% in First Seven Months of 2025

Between January and July 2025, Mexico received 13.62 million international visitors arriving by air, representing a 1.5% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, according to the latest Migration Statistics Bulletin from the Migration Policy Unit (UPM) of the Ministry of the Interior. The decline follows a 2.1% drop recorded in the first semester of the year.