Mexico, Brazil to Lead LatAm's Air Traffic Growth: Aero Week

Mexico and Brazil are leading air traffic growth in Latin America. On the global stage, NASA is prioritizing safety by sending Boeing’s Starliner back uncrewed for further testing, while SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission aims to push boundaries by sending a crew 870 miles from Earth. Additionally, aviation regulators are urging ICAO to coordinate a global effort to enhance turbulence forecasting.

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Regulators Urge Global Action on Turbulence Risks

Aviation regulators are urging ICAO for a coordinated global effort to enhance turbulence forecasting.

LATAM Cancels 36 Flights Due to Colombia Fuel Shortage

Colombia’s aviation sector faces a fuel shortage crisis, leading to canceled flights and expected schedule adjustments

Mexico, Brazil to Lead Air Traffic Growth in Latin America

Mexico and Brazil are projected to lead air traffic growth in Latin America, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Boeing’s Starliner to Return Uncrewed, NASA Confirms

NASA announced that Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft will return to Earth uncrewed to mitigate risk and continue essential testing.

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn to Take Crew 870 Miles from Earth

SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission will send a crew 870 miles from Earth, the highest altitude since the Apollo program.

ASIPONA, GACM Partner to Boost Lazaro Cardenas Airport

ASIPONA and GACM have teamed up to enhance operations at General Lazaro Cardenas del Rio National Airport, boosting efficiency and connectivity.

Viva Aerobus, Volaris to Navigate Two-Year P&W Engine Review

Viva Aerobus and Volaris anticipate ongoing challenges from the Pratt & Whitney engine reviews for up to two more years.

SEMAR Creates Task Force to Tackle Aircraft Hijackings

The Mexican Navy formed a counter-hijacking task force and conducted a test operation at Mexico City International Airport

Gulfstream Invests US$19 Million in New Mexicali Plant

Gulfstream Aerospace announced a US$19 million investment to build a new manufacturing plant in Mexicali, Baja California

FAA Requires New Inspections for Boeing 787 After LATAM Incident

The FAA has ordered new inspections for Boeing 787s after a March LATAM Airlines incident, where a seat movement injured over 50 passengers.