Aerolínea del Estado Mexicano

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Mexicana de Aviación
IATA ICAO Callsign
— MXA MEXICANA
Founded15 June 2023; 10 months ago (2023-06-15)[1]
Commenced operationsDecember 26, 2023; 4 months ago (2023-12-26)[2]
HubsMexico City–AIFA
Fleet size3
Destinations20
Parent companySEDENA
HeadquartersEx hacienda de Santa Lucía, Zumpango, Mexico
Key peopleSergio Montaño Méndez (General Director)
Websitewww.mexicana.gob.mx (Main)
mexicanavuela.com.mx (Mexicana Link)

Mexicana de Aviación (Aerolínea del Estado Mexicano, S.A. de C.V.)[3] is a Mexican state owned and low-cost[4][5] airline established on 15 June 2023. It operates under the historical commercial name Mexicana de Aviación after the government acquired the former airline's brands and assets on 9 August 2023.

The airline is managed by the Secretariat of National Defense and its headquarters is at Felipe Ángeles International Airport.

History[edit]

On 18 May 2023,[6] the Official Journal of the Federation[7] listed the creation of the company Aerolínea del Estado Mexicano, S.A. de C.V, that will "promote, operate and provide the public service of national and international regular air transport of passengers, cargo, mail or a combination of these, on its own account or through public or private persons.”[8]

In August 2023, deals were finalized by the Mexican government, which introduced the airline during a press conference. After briefly launching ticket pre-sales in September, the airline planned to begin operations in December 2023.[9][10][11]

In October 2023, the airline was granted an Assignment Title by the Federal Civil Aviation Agency.[12][13]

The first aircraft was delivered in 17 December 2023, registered as "XA-ASM".[14] It made its maiden test flight from Santa Lucia to Tijuana.[15]

It began its inaugural flight from AIFA to Tulum.[1] However, the flight briefly diverted to Mérida due to weather before finally landing in Tulum.[16]

Operations[edit]

A Mexicana Boeing 737-800 landing in Tijuana International Airport during a test flight in December 2023.
Mexicana's two Boeing 737-800 aircraft taxiing at Felipe Ángeles International Airport.

The airline intended to start operations on 1 December 2023, with a planned fleet of 10 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. However, in November 2023, the airline did not yet receive a valid Air Operator Certificate at the time and Boeing postponed delivery of the 737 planes.[17][18] The airline used an Embraer 145 aircraft for certification, wet leased from TAR Aerolíneas, and was registered as "XA-VGQ".[19][20] The airline initially reduced its destination count from 20 to 9 destinations.[21][22] The fleet will consist of two Boeing 737-800 and one 737-300 jets, all inherited from the Mexican Air Force.[14]

In March 2024, the airline has announced plans to purchase 10 Embraer aircraft after Boeing's deal fell through, and deliveries are expected after 2025. It is suggested that they would operate the Embraer E175 and Embraer E195-E2 planes. The deal is yet to be confirmed.[23][24]

Select flights are operated in partnership with TAR, using two of its 50-seated Embraer 145 planes.[1][25][26][27]

Lawsuit[edit]

In March 2024, the airline was sued by Texas-based SAT Aero Holdings, seeking up to $841 million in damages due to issues such as failing to pay $5.5 million for aircraft leasing, contract breaching, and failure to obtain licenses for importing aircraft. SAT was recruited to provide services to the airline. A complaint was filed in Manhattan, and the Mexican military defense did not have any information regarding the case.[28][29][30]

Destinations[edit]

The airline operates to a total of 20 destinations within Mexico, including 9 operated by TAR; all from its hub in Santa Lucia.[27][31]

City Airport Notes Refs
Acapulco Acapulco International Airport Operated by TAR Aerolíneas [27]
Campeche Campeche International Airport [32]
Chetumal Chetumal International Airport [27]
Ciudad Victoria Ciudad Victoria International Airport Operated by TAR Aerolíneas [33]
Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport Operated by TAR Aerolíneas [27]
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport Operated by TAR Aerolíneas [34]
Ixtepec Ixtepec Airport Operated by TAR Aerolíneas [35]
León/Bajio Bajío International Airport Begins June 24, 2024 [36]
Mazatlán Mazatlán International Airport [37]
Mérida Mérida International Airport [27]
Mexico City Felipe Ángeles International Airport Hub [2]
Monterrey Monterrey International Airport [27]
Nuevo Laredo Nuevo Laredo International Airport Operated by TAR Aerolíneas [35]
Palenque Palenque International Airport Operated by TAR Aerolíneas [27]
Puerto Vallarta Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport [38]
San José del Cabo Los Cabos International Airport [39]
Tijuana Tijuana International Airport [40]
Tulum Tulum International Airport [2]
Uruapan Uruapan International Airport Operated by TAR Aerolíneas [41]
Villahermosa Villahermosa International Airport Operated by TAR Aerolíneas [27]

Fleet[edit]

Mexicana de Aviación operates the following aircraft (as of April 2024):[42]

Mexicana fleet
Aircraft In
service 2 		Orders Passengers Notes
Embraer E145 — 2[14] TBA
Boeing 737-800 3 — 180[11]
Total 3 1

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ a b c Johnson, Kimberly (27 December 2023). "Mexican Army-Run Airline Makes First Flight to Resort Town". Flying Magazine. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
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External links[edit]

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