The Government of Mexico reaffirmed its commitment to safe, efficient and competitive aviation, and announced that it will continue with the working groups in a coordinated manner with the actors involved.
Mexico City, October 29 (However).– The Government of Mexicothrough the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT), reaffirmed this Wednesday its commitment to the national aviation and the sovereignty of the country, by pointing out that it is taking actions to guarantee the operation of the Mexican Aeronautical System after yesterday Department of Transportation of the USA (DOT) will cancel 13 transportation routes mexican airlines of course breach of Mexico with the bilateral agreement between both nations.
“The SICT reports that actions have been carried out that seek to privilege the security and operation of the Mexican Aeronautical System in accordance with the Bilateral Agreement and with respect to National Sovereignty,” he said.
The Secretariat specified that the US suspended two current routes from the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), effective as of November 7. As well as the cancellation of 11 routes scheduled to begin operating to the United States (EU) from AIFA and Benito Juárez International Airport (AICM), with immediate effect.
“This executive order will not allow the request of new routes or increases in frequencies from AIFA or AICM to the US, until further notice,” he added.
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He @GobiernoMX reaffirms its commitment to safe, efficient and competitive aviation.— SICT México (@SICTmx) October 29, 2025
The second order, explained the SICT, warns of the possibility of prohibiting Mexican airlines’ permits for the transportation of combined cargo on passenger flights between the AICM and the United States.
“In relation to this order, the DOT grants 14 days, that is, November 11, 2025, for comments and an additional seven days, until November 18, 2025, for responses. If it is confirmed and the order is final, the ban will come into effect 108 business days after that date,” he explained.
The Government of Mexico reaffirmed its commitment to safe, efficient and competitive aviation, which responds to the needs of users, promotes the development of the sector and strengthens international connectivity.
“The working groups will continue in coordination with the actors involved to ensure that the decisions adopted translate into tangible benefits for passengers and sustainable growth for the airline industry,” he concluded.
ASAP rejects measures and asks to comply with the agreement with the US
The Mexican Aviation Pilots Union Association (ASPA) expressed this Wednesday its “deep concern” regarding the orders issued by the United States Department of Transportation and asked the federal government to act with responsibility, urgency and strategic vision to defend the interests of national aviation.
“ASPA urges the Federal Government to act with responsibility, urgency and strategic vision, privileging technical and diplomatic dialogue with the US authorities to restore the conditions of equity provided for in the 2015 Bilateral Air Transport Agreement. Defending the interests of Mexican aviation, its airlines, its connectivity and its workers must be a national priority, guaranteeing compliance with international commitments and the stability of a fundamental sector for the economic and social development of the country,” he explained.
The ASPA indicated that on several occasions it has reiterated its willingness to collaborate with national authorities in favor of policies that strengthen Mexican aviation; “However, our voice has not found the necessary echo,” he lamented.
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The statement occurs a day after Donald Trump’s Government revoked the approval of 13 Mexican airline routes to the United States, including all those that depart from Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
“This situation shows the lack of a State vision that recognizes the strategic importance of aviation in development, safety and employment. We warn you in advance: the decisions adopted without a technical or long-term perspective have led to a scenario of labor and economic uncertainty that today materializes as a result of the orders issued by the DOT,” he accused.
“Air connectivity is an essential element for economic competitiveness, tourism and investment, which is why it is essential to establish an immediate response with the economic and social development of the country,” he stressed.
The association asserted that the measures adopted by the United States “could seriously affect air connectivity, the competitiveness of national aviation and the thousands of jobs that directly depend on this sector, impacting passengers, workers and companies linked to the airline industry.”
The order issued yesterday suspends all combined services between the United States and AIFA, and freezes any new or expanded routes.
The US Administration argued that the measure responds to the “continued abuse” of the Air Transport Agreement signed a decade ago between both countries and also announced the suspension of new flight permits.
In response, President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the DOT’s decision this morning and maintained that Mexico “is no one’s piñata,” defending that the relocation of cargo operations from the AICM to the AIFA was a sovereign decision based on security and civil protection reasons.
“And we say it with complete certainty: Mexico is no one’s piñata, Mexico is respected, and so far we have achieved great respect from different institutions of the US Government, including the highest institution, which is the Presidency. With President Trump we have achieved a good understanding. The last call we had on Saturday was very good,” he indicated from the National Palace.
The controversy marks a new episode of tension in air relations between both countries.