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Airspace Shutdowns Hit Middle East Air Travel: Aerospace Week
By Teresa De Alba - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 17:29
Airspace closures disrupt Middle East flights as Mexico invests MX$540 million in satellites and Volaris forecasts fleet recovery by late 2026
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Middle East Airspace Closures Disrupt Global Flights
By Teresa De Alba - Wed, 03/04/2026 - 18:10
Airlines suspended Middle East routes after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, stranding travelers and disrupting key air corridors
US Lifts Temporary Airspace Restrictions over the Caribbean
By Teresa De Alba - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:05
The United States lifted Caribbean airspace curbs after the 150-aircraft Venezuela operation, restoring flights after hundreds of cancellations.
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
Viva Averaged 21 Grounded Jets Monthly Amid Pratt Engine Recalls
By Teresa De Alba - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 14:46
Viva averaged 21 grounded jets monthly from Sept. 2023 to Oct. 2025 amid PW1100G/PW1400G engine recalls, according to a new analysis
US Revokes 13 Mexico Flight Routes Over Alleged Violations
By MBN Staff - Wed, 10/29/2025 - 12:21
US DOT revokes 13 Mexico-US airline routes over 2015 agreement violations, suspending flights and blocking expansion until further notice
AICM Renovation Leads LATAM Aviation Priorities: ALTA
By MBN Staff - Mon, 10/20/2025 - 13:07
Mexico City Airport remodels to ease congestion, but high demand strains operations; ALTA names it Latin America’s top aviation priority
Aeroméxico Tops Global Punctuality Rankings in September 2025
By Teresa De Alba - Tue, 10/14/2025 - 17:20
Aeroméxico ranked as the world’s most punctual airline in Sep. 2025, with a 91.8% on-time rate and 99.95% of flights completed without cancellations
GE Aerospace’s FlightPulse App Reaches 60,000 Pilots, 42 Airlines
By MBN Staff - Fri, 10/10/2025 - 15:58
GE Aerospace’s FlightPulse app grows to 60,000+ pilots, used by 42 airlines, with 70,000 expected by end-2025 to boost efficiency and safety
Mexico’s Aviation Growth Threatened by Pilot Shortage
By Óscar Goytia - Tue, 10/07/2025 - 16:55
Mexico faces a commercial pilot shortage, threatening aviation growth, as Latin America will need 37,000+ pilots and 134,000 aviation pros