FAMEX, Sustainable Aviation Fuel and AICMs Refurbishing

Mexico's aerospace industry continues to attract foreign investment and promote sustainable practices. The Mexican Aerospace Fair (FAMEX), organized by the Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA) through the Mexican Air Force, will host companies from many countries, including the UK, and promote Mexico's aerospace industry. In other news, Viva Aerobus plans to reduce its carbon footprint with the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste. AICM's refurbishment keeps advancing, while Aeroméxico modernizes its fleet with the introduction of its newest Boeing Dreamliner 787. 

This week in aerospace news and developments:

Mexico 

British Embassy, UK Aerospace Companies Will Attend FAMEX 2023

FAMEX 2023 will take place this week. The event aims to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and create jobs in Mexico by promoting the country’s aerospace industry. The British Embassy in Mexico City, a key partner to this event, reported that many aerospace companies from the UK will attend the fair to showcase the opportunities they bring to the market.

Viva Aerobus to Buy 1 Million Liters of SAF

Viva Aerobus closed an agreement for the purchase of 1 million L of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with oil refining company Neste, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 80%, according to the company. Through the acquisition, the ultra-low-cost airline aims to reduce its carbon emissions, while it continues to grow in the domestic and international markets. 

AICM’s Refurbishing is 60% Complete: Mexico City Government

The Mexico City International Airport (AICM) is undergoing an in-depth refurbishing process to address the reported sinkage, which has raised alarm among the airport’s operators and the government. Refurbishing works are expected to be completed by June 2023. 

Aeroméxico Presents its Newest Boeing Dreamliner 787

Aeroméxico continues modernizing its fleet with the introduction of its latest Boeing Dreamliner 787. The airline reports that with this aircraft it will provide the best in-flight experience out of all Mexican airlines due to its state-of-the-art and emission reduction technology. 

Executive Perspectives

New Development a Testament to Mexican Supply Chain Potential

The introduction of HIPing, a thermo-mechanical process used to improve density in metals and ceramics, to the Mexican market shows the potential of a vertically integrated supply chain. But challenges continue, writes Luis Carlos Ramírez Lopez, President, Chihuahua Aerospace Cluster. Despite the challenges, Mexico has recovered its first place global ranking as the main exporter to the US, representing 15.2% of US imports with a bilateral value of US$63.9 billion.

Is the World Moving Forward or Backward?

“The new year is starting to feel like 2022,” writes Roberto Corral Cazares, President, Innocentro. While there is a plethora of negative conditions, there are still opportunities. Meanwhile, “the aerospace industry in this entire scenario is positioned to experience the most fantastic growth cycle since 2005.”