Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) has prepared new guidelines for the allocation of takeoff and landing slots at airports with potential Level 2 saturation. The framework seeks to manage growing operational demand more efficiently, reduce recurring delays, protect the regularity and safety of air operations and optimize available airport capacity. Although authorities have not yet officially published the classification of the country’s airports, Guadalajara and Cancún are already considered to be at this stage because of their increasing activity.

Under the proposed system, slot allocation at Level 2 airports would be based on coordination between airlines and airport administrators, without creating historical priority rights over specific schedules. Airport operators would establish capacity parameters and evaluate requests for new, modified or returned slots, while AFAC would supervise the process. Airlines expecting significant increases in operations, including during vacation periods, would also need to submit those plans in advance, while unauthorized operations or intentional deviations from assigned schedules could lead to sanctions.

SOURCE

El Economista

#México #Aviación #Aeropuertos #TransporteAéreo #infraestructura

Mexicana de Aviación recorded an operating loss of 513 million pesos during the first half of 2026, as operating expenses continued to significantly exceed the state owned airline’s own revenue. The carrier generated 270 million pesos in revenue while spending more than 783 million pesos on salaries and other operating costs. Mexicana earned an average of 1,098 pesos per passenger while spending 3,188 pesos to transport each traveler.

The airline has continued to rely heavily on public funding, receiving more than 3.8 billion pesos through budget transfers and financing mechanisms during the first six months of the year. Despite expanding its fleet with Embraer 190 aircraft, its average occupancy remains below the level required to break even. Mexicana has also failed to provide an updated business plan detailing its financial projections, while management now expects the airline to reach its break even point by 2030.

SOURCE

El Financiero

#Mexico #MexicanaDeAviacion #Aviation #Airlines #mexicaneconomy

Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) published new rules on August 13 establishing a framework for allocating landing and takeoff slots at airports declared Level 3 saturated. The new system introduces historical priority under the 80/20 rule, incorporates the “use it or lose it” principle, reserves 50 percent of the remaining capacity for new airline entrants and strengthens oversight and transparency in slot allocation.

The rules stem from the June 2026 reform to Mexico’s Airports Law Regulations and seek to bring the country’s airport capacity management closer to international standards promoted by IATA.

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A21

#Mexico #Aviation #AFAC #Airports #slots

Mexico’s federal government and gas station operators agreed to extend their fuel price stabilization strategy for another six months, keeping regular gasoline below 24 pesos per liter and diesel below 27 pesos through February 2027. The agreement comes after months of efforts to contain fuel prices, with regular gasoline averaging 23.68 pesos per liter nationwide as of August 17. Diesel, which had risen to around 30 pesos per liter earlier this year, averaged 27.01 pesos. The renewed agreement will also continue discussions on regulatory simplification, logistics, operating costs and other measures affecting the fuel industry.

SOURCE

El Financiero

#Mexico #Gasoline #Diesel #FuelPrices #economy

Mexico will be able to purchase unmanned aerial systems and counter-drone technology through the U.S. Army’s digital marketplace under a new security agreement with the United States. The deal gives Mexico’s Defense Ministry access to U.S. military technology intended to strengthen its capabilities against cartel activity and other organized crime threats. The agreement comes as drones become an increasingly important part of security operations and criminal activity in Mexico, while both governments continue expanding cooperation on shared security challenges.

SOURCE: Forbes México

#Mexico #Drones #Security #Cartels #UnitedStates

Mexico’s tourism sector saw mixed results in June as the 2026 World Cup boosted visitor spending but failed to generate the expected increase in international arrivals. Foreign visitors spent $2.91 billion during the month, up 5.9% year over year, while international tourist arrivals grew only 1.1%. Meanwhile, arrivals by air declined 5.3%.

Travelers who did visit Mexico spent more. Average spending among non-border tourists increased 8.6% to $1,096, while tourists arriving by air spent an average of $1,283.80, up 9.6% from a year earlier. The country received 8.18 million international travelers in June, including 4.11 million international tourists.

The World Cup still generated a significant economic impact in Mexico’s three host cities. Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey welcomed 7.8 million domestic and international travelers and generated more than 42 billion pesos in tourism spending during the tournament. The United States remained Mexico’s largest source of non-border tourists, accounting for 69.2% of the total.

SOURCE: Forbes México
#Turismo #México #Mundial2026 #Economía #viajes

Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) is preparing a new agreement updating technical and administrative aviation provisions, with the changes designed to strengthen regulatory oversight and align Mexico’s aviation framework with international standards.

The proposed measures include a mandatory circular establishing procedures for identifying, reporting, documenting, analyzing and following up on pilot deviations reported by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The update comes ahead of the FAA’s upcoming evaluation of AFAC and will take effect the day after its publication in Mexico’s Official Gazette.

SOURCE: https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/empresas/afac-listo-acuerdo-nuevas-disposiciones-tecnicas-20260806-826897.html

#Aviacion #SeguridadAerea #RegulacionAerea #AFAC #méxico

Mexico City International Airport (AICM) has started the second phase of its comprehensive modernization program, a project scheduled to be completed in 2027. The works include improvements across both terminals, such as passenger areas, operational spaces, access points, parking facilities, air conditioning systems and other essential infrastructure upgrades. The modernization is being carried out while maintaining regular airport operations.

The project also includes the implementation of advanced security technology, including CT baggage screening systems, document verification equipment, upgraded fire protection systems and improvements to critical infrastructure. These upgrades aim to increase operational efficiency, improve passenger experience and strengthen the airport’s ability to handle future demand.

SOURCE:
https://www.sdpnoticias.com/negocios/aicm-inicia-segunda-etapa-de-modernizacion-integral-que-concluira-en-2027/

#AICM #Aeropuertos #Infraestructura #Aviación #méxico