Mexico Boosts Aviation Agency to Prevent US Downgrade
Mexico plans to strengthen its civil aviation regulator with a larger budget and new staff to address US safety audit deficiencies. The overhaul aims to prevent a potential Category 2 downgrade that could limit national airline expansion into the United States.
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Mexico will boost its civil aviation regulator with 100 new staffers and a budget increase to address safety deficiencies flagged by the United States. The overhaul follows FAA concerns that threaten to strip the nation of its top safety rating. A potential downgrade would restrict international expansion for carriers including GRUPO AEROMEXICO SAB DE CV.
