Aviation License Submissions See 77.3 Percent Growth in 2022
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Aviation License Submissions See 77.3 Percent Growth in 2022

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Antonio Gozain By Antonio Gozain | Senior Journalist and Industry Analyst - Thu, 12/15/2022 - 10:00

Between From January and 2022 to October 2022, the number of license submissions within the Mexican aviation sector increased by 77.3 percent compared to the same period in 2021, from 11,321 to 20,070, reported the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC).

According to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT), trained pilots licensing increased by 47.4 percent in 2022 compared with the first 10 months of 2021. As of October 2022, the number of trained pilots amounted to 6,283. Regarding flights, the number increased from 568,900 to 691,300 year- on- year, representing an increase of 21.5 percent. The number of passengers also grew, from 63.4 million to 87.4 million, a 37.9 percent increase. Cargo operations saw the slightest change, from 802,200 tons to 829,500 tons, an increase of 3.4 percent.

 

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