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Volaris Seeks AFAC Approval to Wet-Lease Seven Jets for Year-End
By MBN Staff - Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:48
Volaris requested AFAC approval to wet-lease seven jets for 43 days to ensure year-end operations, a measure supported by the STIA union
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Unions Escalate Pressure Over AFAC’s Approval of Foreign Pilots
By Óscar Goytia - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 17:27
Pilot unions intensified pressure after AFAC approved Volaris’ 43-day use of foreign captains, prompting protests over labor and aviation policy
ASPA Challenges Volaris Pilot Move as US Regulators Revoke Routes
By Teresa De Alba - Thu, 11/27/2025 - 18:19
AFAC’s approval for Volaris to use foreign pilots drew ASPA objections. The Mexicana MRO deal is frozen, while US regulators revoked 13 routes
Volaris Gets AFAC Nod for Foreign Pilots; ASPA Objects
By Óscar Goytia - Tue, 11/25/2025 - 13:38
AFAC cleared Volaris to fly 10 aircraft with foreign pilots; ASPA says the move breaches Mexican law and will seek legal remedies.
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By MBN Staff - Thu, 10/30/2025 - 17:08
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Mexico’s Aviation Growth Threatened by Pilot Shortage
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ASPA Slams Viva for Firing Five Pilots, Flags Wet Lease Issue
By Teresa De Alba - Wed, 08/20/2025 - 15:23
ASPA criticizes Viva for firing five pilots (0.51% of staff) and flags 30 foreign pilots under a wet lease
Delta-Aeroméxico Pact Faces DOJ Push to End Immunity
By Teresa De Alba - Tue, 08/12/2025 - 13:36
The US DOJ backs ending antitrust immunity for Delta-Aeroméxico pact, risking 1.8 million annual seats between the United States and Mexico
US Cargo Airlines to Stay at AIFA Despite Concerns
By MBN Staff - Wed, 08/06/2025 - 16:51
US cargo airlines plan to stay at AIFA, says director, despite US concerns over the move's impact and lack of consultation under air pact
Mexicana de Aviación Faces US Lawsuit, Straining Public Funds
By Óscar Goytia - Tue, 04/08/2025 - 12:33
Mexicana de Aviación faces a US lawsuit, needing funds for legal costs that could strain public budgets and impact future operations