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Mexico Aviation Gears Up for World Cup Amid Global Rebound
By Teresa De Alba - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:41
Mexico readies for World Cup traffic as global air travel rose 5.7% in Nov 2025, while IATA urges policies to unlock Latin America’s SAF potential
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Caribbean Flights Restored; AICM Hits 35% Progress: Aeroweek
By Teresa De Alba - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 18:27
This week in aerospace: the United States restored Caribbean flights, AICM renovation hit 35%, and Aeroméxico led Latin America in on-time rankings.
Guanajuato’s BJX Airport Enters Mexico’s Top 10 for Traffic
By Óscar Goytia - Tue, 12/23/2025 - 09:17
Guanajuato’s BJX airport ranked among Mexico’s 10 busiest in 2025, handling 2.7 million passengers from January to October.
Safran Expands Queretaro Plant; AIFA Rail Set Before 2026
By Teresa De Alba - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 17:21
Safran expanded its Queretaro plant, Sheinbaum confirmed the Mexico City–AIFA rail before 2026, and IATA forecast US$41 billion airline profits
IATA Urges Mexico to Strengthen Aviation Sector for 2026
By MBN Staff - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 17:09
IATA urges Mexico to advance aviation policy, strengthen AFAC, and review airport charges to support sector growth in 2026

Volaris Hit by Ongoing GTF Inspections, 30 Jets Grounded Monthly
By Teresa De Alba - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 16:59
Volaris has averaged 30.5 aircraft grounded monthly for 27 months due to Pratt & Whitney GTF engine inspections, forcing temporary capacity measures
Puerto Escondido Airport Pursues ICAO Certification by 2026
By MBN Staff - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:51
Puerto Escondido Airport in Oaxaca seeks ICAO certification, joining five Mexican international airports; process expected to finish in 2026
Mexico Cuts 59 Aviation Rules, Pauses AFAC Year-End Deadlines
By Óscar Goytia - Tue, 12/16/2025 - 16:19
Mexico’s SICT cut 59 AFAC aviation procedures and suspended year-end administrative deadlines, impacting airlines and operators
Mexico Air Cargo Up 1.4% in October, but Remains Below 2024
By MBN Staff - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 07:30
Mexico’s air cargo rose 1.4% in October, but volumes remain below 2024, as cargo shifts from AICM to AIFA and regional hubs gain ground.
Skylights Expands in Mexico as Demand for Drone Shows Rises
By MBN Staff - Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:53
Skylights is expanding in Mexico, adding public- and private-sector clients as demand for its 50-to-2,000-drone shows rises with advancing regulation