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6d ago

US Cargo Airlines Commit to Staying at Felipe Ángeles Airport

Tecámac has attracted a 50% jump in private investment with more than 2,000 new businesses opening since the airport began operations in 2022.

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El AIFA reporta alta satisfacción entre aerolíneas estadounidenses (82.5%), con 17 operando en la terminal.
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Overview

  • More than 80% of US cargo carriers operating at AIFA report high satisfaction and have no plans to return to Mexico City airport due to slot restrictions.
  • The airport forecasts handling 8 million passengers in 2025, surpassing its target of 7.3 million this year.
  • Since its 2022 launch, AIFA has moved over 712,000 tonnes of cargo and generated 140 billion pesos in trade taxes.
  • It now hosts 42 specialized cargo firms, including DHL, Lufthansa and Air France-KLM, leveraging 24-hour operations and modern infrastructure.
  • US transport officials have proposed revising slot rules and antitrust waivers for airlines in response to capacity disputes at Mexico City airport.