LatAm Needs US$178 Billion for Airports: The Week in Aerospace

In this week’s industry news, ACI-LAC reports Latin America needs $178 billion in airport investments by mid-century to meet surging demand. Meanwhile, Aeroméxico suspended all flights to Tulum due to shifting market conditions. Additionally, a new report reveals uneven digital adoption in manufacturing, with nearly a quarter of companies lacking access to critical production data. 

Ready for Takeoff–This week in Aerospace!

Manufacturers Have the Tools; They Don’t Always Have the Habits

The report’s findings show that manufacturers are taking steps to improve, although progress remains uneven. Nearly 1 in 4 organizations reports having no access to production or process-related data, while almost half say they do not have a clear understanding of the performance objectives set for their teams.

Latin America Needs US$178 Billion for Airports: ACI-LAC

Airports in Latin America and the Caribbean will need about US$178 billion in investment to handle passenger demand expected to nearly double by mid-century, according to Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC). The organization named regulatory barriers as the main obstacle for private capital and pointed to Mexico's airport concessions as a regional benchmark.

Aeroméxico Suspends All Tulum Flights as Regional Demand Drops

Mexican flag carrier Aeroméxico will temporarily suspend all flight operations to and from Tulum International Airport "Felipe Carrillo Puerto" effective Sept. 30, citing changing market conditions and a strategy to maximize its route network.