Mexico is set to launch a new airline, but with a familiar name. The country’s military will be in charge of operating the resurrected Mexicana de Aviacion, the national carrier that ceased operations in 2010, according to a report by Reuters. The Mexican government acquired the rights to the Mexicana brand for $48 million, and ticket sales are expected to commence in September. It’s worth noting that while the army will run the airline, the pilots and flight attendants will not be soldiers. Instead, Boeing, which is leasing 10 Boeing 737-800 jets to the airlines, will also provide the necessary staff.
On Thursday, Defense Secretary Luis Cresencio Sandoval disclosed that the contract with Boeing amounts to $235 million, although he expressed uncertainty about the profitability of the project. Initially, the new Mexicana will focus on domestic services, offering approximately 20 routes between Mexico City, other Mexican cities, and popular tourist resorts, all at prices around 20% lower than private airlines. This move aligns with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s strategic approach, as his administration aims for greater military control over civil aviation and other sectors of the economy, such as tourism and infrastructure projects. Recently, the navy took charge of managing the Mexico City International Airport. Reuters reports.
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