President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted that Mexico ranks among the top five countries for foreign aerospace investment, with the industry valued at $11.2 billion and expected to reach $22.7 billion by 2029.

Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Mexico Aerospace Fair (FAMEX) at AIFA, she noted that 386 companies operate across 19 states, generating over 240,000 jobs. She praised FAMEX’s role within “Plan Mexico” and AIFA’s importance for major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Mexicana Airlines’ growth.

Source: https://www.jornada.com.mx/noticia/2025/04/22/politica/mexico-en-top-de-mayor-inversion-extranjera-aeroespacial-destaca-sheinbaum

The Mexican government has formalized four mandatory civil aviation circulars, now in effect after publication in the Diario Oficial de la Federación. These include:

1. Accessibility guidelines for travelers with disabilities.

2. Rules on air navigation and telecom equipment certification.

3. Medical evaluation standards for aviation personnel.

4. Exceptions for flight recorder installation in air taxi aircraft.

Issued by the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC), these measures aim to meet international obligations under the Chicago Convention and respond to safety concerns raised by the ICAO. Aviation expert Rosario Avilés highlighted that this formalization helps reinforce Mexico’s commitment to aviation safety and supports the country’s efforts to maintain Category One safety status.

Source:https://www.reforma.com/dan-formalidad-a-normatividad-en-materia-de-aviacion/ar2989300

Due to increasing insecurity on key highways and railways—especially on the Monterrey–Nuevo Laredo route—the Tamaulipas Aerocluster is calling for urgent investment in air cargo infrastructure. They propose completing the cargo platform at Nuevo Laredo International Airport and starting regular cargo flights to the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).

Nuevo Laredo is Mexico’s top land port, but theft and vandalism on roads and rail are causing major economic losses. In contrast, nearby Laredo, Texas, handles massive volumes of air cargo, highlighting a missed opportunity on the Mexican side.
The Aerocluster argues that air cargo offers a safer, faster alternative and could turn Nuevo Laredo into a key logistics hub, enhancing national supply chain security and competitiveness.

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is concerned about the ongoing tariff war sparked by the Trump administration, warning that it may lead to economic stagnation and reduced demand for air travel. The situation also threatens aircraft manufacturing, with rising component costs and production backlogs pushing new aircraft delivery times to up to 14 years.

IATA noted that current forecasts for 2025 and 2026 may need to be downgraded. The uncertainty around the duration of tariffs, retaliatory measures, and broader economic effects could shrink the U.S. GDP by 1% and the global GDP by 0.5%. As a result, 2025 might be considered a “lost year” for the airline industry, which is only projected to earn a modest $36.6 billion in net profits with a 3.6% margin.

Source:https://www.avionrevue.com/aviacion-comercial/la-iata-ve-con-preocupacion-la-guerra-de-aranceles-actual/

The Mexican government owes significant debts to local businesses, particularly in healthcare and energy, hindering their growth. Timely payments are crucial for revitalizing these sectors. A government initiative aims to strengthen the economy by boosting local production, but many healthcare companies are still waiting for payment.

The government has paid part of the 12 billion pesos owed, leaving some pharmaceutical companies struggling financially. Despite this, the healthcare sector hopes the initiative’s reforms will simplify regulations and increase domestic production.

Source:https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/opinion/jeanette-leyva/2025/04/07/plan-mexico-y-sus-deudas-pendientes/

Mexico’s labor market is facing significant challenges, with job creation slowing down and key sectors like manufacturing seeing job losses. In February, nearly 277,000 jobs were lost, nearly doubling the number of jobs created at the start of the year. The country’s job growth in 2024 was the lowest in a decade.

With the U.S. set to impose tariffs on Mexican exports starting April 2, the situation could worsen, especially in industries like manufacturing, logistics, and transportation. Experts predict that Mexico will see minimal job growth in 2025, with only about 150,000 new formal jobs, and the labor participation rate dropped to a three-year low of 58.7%.

Source: https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/capital-humano/mexico-enfrenta-aranceles-trump-mercado-laboral-debilitado-20250401-752880.html

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