The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) confirmed that Mexican airlines ceded six slots (takeoff and landing times) as part of their response to requests from the United States, regarding the alleged breach of the air agreement between the two countries.
“The airlines ceded slots; those have already been handed over. In some cases, they’ve already been taken up, and in others, on a different date. There are no cargo flights; they have more space and slots at AIFA and stated that they are satisfied and that there are some things to improve, but there will be monthly meetings,” said Jesús Esteva, head of SICT.
In a meeting with the media, he also mentioned that during the meetings held with authorities of that country, the procedure for distributing the schedules was clarified, which are under international standards; however, this action will be implemented through a system in charge of the agency or the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) , and not of the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) .
“ The Navy is in the process of finalizing the software acquisition , and we presented them with dates for when it would enter service. They also suggested that it be an external entity, not the airport itself; so it would be SICT or AFAC with a board,” he noted.
However, meetings with the DOT will continue in the following days and roundtables will be held to resolve this issue.
Remodeling in progress
Regarding the remodeling of the AICM, he stated that it is progressing despite the complexity due to the operations.
Furthermore, he confirmed that they are still in talks with the taxi drivers , although it is expected that an agreement will be reached with all the transport operators in the coming weeks.
Similarly, Jesús Esteva said, regarding the expansion of the suburban train to AIFA , that the civil works are already completed, although some pedestrian crossings still need to be enclosed; however, it would begin operations at the beginning of next year.
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