Major cargo airlines and courier companies reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining and expanding their operations at Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) , the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) reported .
During a meeting between sector authorities and leaders of the air and land cargo industry, progress in the modernization of the airport’s infrastructure and systems was reviewed .
The event recognized AIFA, as well as its ability to manage large-scale operations , which positions it as a world-class logistics center.
The Mexican government emphasized that technological integration and streamlined customs processes at the airport have allowed for a significant reduction in transit times, strengthening the country’s competitiveness in global trade.
“Collaboration between the federal government and the air cargo sector is fundamental to strengthening and further developing the capabilities of the Metropolitan Airport System of the Valley of Mexico. Today we confirm that this infrastructure is already a benchmark for operational efficiency and safety in the transport of goods,” stated the Secretary of Foreign Affairs , Roberto Velasco Álvarez; and the Secretary of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation, Jesús Esteva Medina.
Similarly, they indicated that there are advances in land and air connectivity that facilitate national and international distribution, in addition to the commitment to continue investing in their own infrastructure within the airport complex to strengthen the logistics ecosystem .
With the participation of the National Customs Agency of Mexico (ANAM) , the modernization of customs was also highlighted, “which guarantees rigorous, but agile control, vital for the movement of high-value and perishable products.”
The SICT stated that this joint effort reaffirms the private sector’s confidence in the public policies for regional development and connectivity promoted by the federal government.
According to statistics from the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) , in the first two months of 2026, air cargo in Mexico increased by 7.3% compared to the same period in 2025, with AIFA being the airport with the highest movement of goods.
In the January-February cycle of this year, the Felipe Ángeles moved 63,845.2 tons, which represented a growth of 17.4% year-on-year.
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