ROUTES Mar 03, 2026 Mexicana de Aviacion Targets United States Charter Market for FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexicana de Aviación has officially petitioned the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for a foreign air carrier permit to launch extensive charter operations across the border, specifically timed to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read More →

NEWS Mar 04, 2024 New Airline Mexicana Ditches Boeing for Faster Launch, Switches to Embraer In February, Mexicana de Aviación, a revived Mexican state-owned airliner, announced the order of ten Embraer jets slated for a May 2025 delivery. The switch to Embraer is unexpected, as initial partnerships were confirmed with Boeing, indicating the purchase of some 737s. Read More →

ROUTES Dec 27, 2023 Revived Mexicana Begins Operations, Diverts on Inaugural Flight Mexicana de Aviación was inaugurated in 1921 and was Mexico's biggest and flagship airline. The carrier suspended operations in 2010; at the time, it was the oldest airline in the country. In January 2023, the Mexican government purchased the Mexicana brand, planning to relaunch the carrier as a state-owned entity. On December 26, 2023, the new-look Mexicana took to the skies again with the inaugural flight from Mexico City to Tulum. However, things did not occur as anticipated. Read More →