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Boeing Wins US$131 Billion Contract: The Week in Aerospace
By Óscar Goytia - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:50
Boeing secures a massive US$131.2 billion US defense contract for F-15 upgrades, leading top industry developments. This is the week in Aerospace.
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Mexico Airline Passengers Fall 0.8% YTD Amid Jet Fuel Price Hike
By Óscar Goytia - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:53
Mexican air passenger traffic dropped 0.8% through July 2026, driven by higher fuel prices and geopolitical tensions despite World Cup demand.
North America Leads World Air Crashes as Mexico Faces FAA Risk
By Óscar Goytia - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 10:28
North America drives 45% of global air crashes as Mexico awaits a critical FAA audit report that could trigger a Category 2 safety downgrade.
Mexico's World Cup Shortfall Reflects Flawed Mega-Event Model
By Duncan Randall - Fri, 08/14/2026 - 11:35
Mexico’s 2026 World Cup generated US$2.54 billion, below pre-event forecasts, following historical patterns of underdelivery from mega-events.
AIFA Reaches Profitability as Cargo and World Cup Traffic Surge
By Óscar Goytia - Fri, 08/14/2026 - 11:14
Mexico's AIFA achieves financial self-sufficiency as strong air cargo volumes and World Cup tourism push revenues past break-even
Mexico's Air Safety Rating at Risk: The Week in Aerospace
By Óscar Goytia - Thu, 08/13/2026 - 16:55
Mexico’s Category 1 safety rating is at risk following an FAA audit into AFAC deficiencies. This is the week in aerospace.
FAA Audit Exposes AFAC Deficiencies, Risking Mexico's Category 1
By Óscar Goytia - Thu, 08/13/2026 - 13:16
US FAA audit reveals critical staffing and language certification flaws at Mexico's AFAC, threatening its Category 1 safety rating.
US Probes Mexico Aviation Oversight, Category 1 Rating at Risk
By Óscar Goytia - Tue, 08/11/2026 - 15:25
Mexico Air Safety Status in Doubt as FAA Audits Aviation Agency.
Mexico Sets New Slot Allocation Rules for Saturated Airports
By Óscar Goytia - Mon, 08/10/2026 - 13:30
Mexico’s AFAC is issuing new slot allocation rules aligned with global standards to boost efficiency at saturated terminals like Mexico City.
Mexico Pilot Schools Face Lag as 20-Year Demand Surges
By Óscar Goytia - Mon, 08/03/2026 - 16:34
Mexico faces a historical lag in pilot education as outdated curricula leave graduates short on flight hours despite surging regional demand.
Commercial Aviation Grew Safer Despite Higher Fatalities in 2025
By Óscar Goytia - Tue, 07/28/2026 - 16:03
Commercial aviation became safer in 2025 despite a rise in fatalities from a few major accidents.