The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Mexico complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), based on the results of a November FAA review of Mexico’s civil aviation authority. Under the leadership of Secretary Juan Molinar and Director General Hector Gonzalez Weeks, Mexico has made […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Mexico is not in compliance with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), following an assessment of the country’s civil aviation authority. As a result, the United States is downgrading Mexico from a Category 1 to Category 2 rating. As […]
The Mexican DGAC moves to revoke the Air Operator Certificate of Líneas Aéreas Azteca because the company did not resolve the detected problems that led to a suspension since March 26, 2007. (Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes)
The Mexican DGAC suspended the AOC of Líneas Aéreas Azteca for safety reasons. An inspection carried out by DGAC between March 5-23 brought several deficiencies to light. Amongst others the inspectors found deficiencies in safety procedures, the periodic qualification of pilots, ground crew and maintenance personnel. The airline has 90 days to comply with regulations. […]