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Mexico's AFAC Receives Record Budget of 1.4 Billion Pesos

October 20, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Mexico's AFAC receives a record budget of 1.4 billion pesos for 2027.
The country retained its FAA Category 1 rating.
The US DOT lifted restrictions on Mexican airlines opening new routes to the US.
A new aviation policy will be published in the coming weeks.

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Strategic Implications

This investment may indicate Mexico's commitment to improving its aviation safety and infrastructure, which could enhance its competitiveness in the regional market. The retention of the FAA Category 1 rating suggests that Mexico's efforts to address safety concerns are paying off, and the lifting of US restrictions may lead to increased air travel between the two countries.

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What Happened

Mexico Invests Heavily in Aviation Safety and Infrastructure

Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) has been allocated a record budget of 1.4 billion pesos for 2027, following criticism over proposed cuts. The country has also retained its FAA Category 1 rating and had US restrictions on new routes lifted. According to SICT Secretary Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina, the new budget will allow the AFAC to add 900 new aviation professionals and quadruple its inspector training. A new aviation policy, the first comprehensive update in 25 years, will be published in the coming weeks. This development was reported by Aviacionline.

Source | Originally Published: October 20, 2026

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Mexico's AFAC Receives Record Budget of 1.4 Billion Pesos

October 20, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Mexico's AFAC receives a record budget of 1.4 billion pesos for 2027.
The country retained its FAA Category 1 rating.
The US DOT lifted restrictions on Mexican airlines opening new routes to the US.
A new aviation policy will be published in the coming weeks.

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Strategic Implications

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What Happened

Mexico Invests Heavily in Aviation Safety and Infrastructure

Source | Originally Published: October 20, 2026

Companies Mentioned

Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Agency Aeroméxico Volaris Viva Aerobus US Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration