Aeromexico Cargo installed its first freezer chamber  at the domestic warehouse facilities of Terminal 2 at Mexico City International Airport (AICM) , increasing its capacity to handle cargo that requires temperature control.

This equipment, located at its main operations center, has a capacity of 100 cubic meters and is designed to store different products at temperatures as low as -30° C during connection times at the AICM.

“Its addition will strengthen the company’s logistical capacity to meet a growing demand for perishable products, especially in the food sector, where temperature control is essential to preserve its quality during the transport phase,” the company said.

In this way, the company will guarantee the continuity of the cold chain during the transfer of perishable goods, under the highest quality and safety standards in the industry.

Among the main products that can be stored in this new infrastructure are frozen meat, seafood and fish, frozen bread for commercial storage and ultra-frozen bread .

“Freezing chambers play an essential role in international air cargo logistics, as they facilitate compliance with international regulations and directly influence operational efficiency and service quality,” he explained.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations , more than 13% of food produced globally is lost before reaching the consumer, which is why specialized cold chain infrastructure has become a strategic element for international logistics.

Aeroméxico Cargo currently operates an average of 450 daily cargo flights . With this, the company reaffirms its commitment to innovation and operational efficiency to continue consolidating its position as one of the leading air cargo carriers in Mexico.

The cold chain logistics market in the country is a key sector for agribusiness, health and international trade, with an estimated value of seven billion 040 million dollars (USD) in 2025 and a projection of seven billion 390 million USD in 2026, reaching nine billion 380 million USD in 2031, according to the consulting firm Mordor Intelligence .

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Airports in Latin America and the Caribbean have experienced a sustained recovery in passenger traffic after the pandemic; however, this growth has not been reflected in non-aeronautical revenues, so implementing strategies to boost this source of resources is one of the main challenges for the region.

“If we analyze the evolution of non-aeronautical revenues, we observe that the share that existed before the pandemic has not yet been recovered. In Latin America, the situation continues to show a decline compared to 2019. Globally, the share of non-aeronautical revenues has decreased by 9%, while in the region the drop is 8.4% compared to that year,” said Patrick Lucas, executive director of Airport Economic Consulting.

During his participation in the Airport Commercial Forum organized by the Airports Council International (ACI-LAC) , he considered that the recovery of this type of income could be registered between 2026 or 2027.

For his part, Rafael Echevarne, director general of ACI-LAC, indicated that this situation is noteworthy, and therefore it is necessary to implement a strategy to ensure that this increase in passengers translates into more commercial activity.

“This arose as a result of the pandemic, although there were already trends before it. Perhaps passengers are no longer surprised by the commercial offerings, and the need for airports to modernize must be in line with trends and the different types of customers,” he explained.

Patrick Lucas said that in the distribution of these types of resources, retail remains the main source of income, representing around 30% of the total. However, this composition varies considerably between different regions of the world.

For example, in North America, revenues from vehicle parking predominate , whereas in Latin America and the Caribbean, revenues are mainly concentrated in commercial concessions, retail stores, and food and beverage establishments, that is, in activities directly oriented to the passenger.

He mentioned that factors such as macroeconomic and political issues, high aviation fuel prices, high airport fees, weather events, among others, are part of the impacts on this type of income.

He noted that, in 2025, non-aeronautical revenues remained 8.4% below 2019 levels, while passenger revenues were 29.7% below.

Therefore, he said that growth in passenger revenue is required by working on stronger commercial offers, digital interaction and personalized services, in addition to diversification in real estate, mobility, logistics and energy.

“The key point is that aeronautical revenues alone are not enough to sustain the development of an airport; non-aeronautical revenues are a fundamental part of the business model,” he explained.

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Mexico City International Airport (AICM) is experiencing a 15% to 20% growth in its commercial area following the completion of the terminal’s renovation, which is expected to increase its total revenue by four to five percentage points . However, this figure remains below international standards.

Jesús Gilberto Argaiz, Commercial Director of AICM, explained that they currently have 95% of their surface area occupied , but are recovering spaces with the changes being made to this air infrastructure.

“We have already outlined the commercial areas we require, and they are only now going to give us the available space,” he stated in an interview following his participation in the Airport Commercial Forum organized by ACI-LAC.

Currently, 25% of the total revenue of the AICM corresponds to the commercial sector, although there are airports worldwide that reach up to 50 percent.

“Hopefully we’ll reach 50%, but with that growth, we’ll have between four and five percentage points more (in revenue). The airport has already completed its first phase of renovation; the most important aspects were security, image, and functionality. Today, security checkpoint times are very fast. Before, it took 15 minutes, and we reduced it to eight. Now, passengers pass through a security checkpoint in five or six minutes. This speed allows passengers to spend more time inside, and commercial spending increases,” Argaiz commented.

He mentioned that they are looking to increase the average user spending, raising it from 150 pesos to 300 pesos; therefore, the actions they have taken include improving the user experience, speeding up entry, commercial offers, better prices, among others.

Jesús Gilberto Argaiz specified that currently the contracts for establishments at the AICM are for four years, however, modifications can be made depending on the investments made.

“From the airport’s commercial management, we administer 3,200 contracts. We have well-behaved clients , we don’t have significant debts, we have very minor issues in some locations; it’s a legal matter that has been ongoing for several years,” Argaiz explained.

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Brazil, Colombia and Mexico continued to lead cargo movement in Latin America and the Caribbean during May 2026, reported the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) .

“All three markets also reported higher input costs and delivery delays related to the conflict in the Middle East. Despite this environment, Brazil recorded its second-highest monthly volume in recent history, Colombia reached a record for the month of May, and Mexico again registered a contraction,” the organization emphasized.

In the fifth month of the year, 343,966 tons of international air cargo were transported from, to and within the region , representing a growth of 3.3% compared to the same month in 2025.

Brazil remained the largest international air cargo market , with 82,000 tons, followed by Colombia with 76,000 tons and Mexico with 53,000 tons.

Among the top 10 markets, Brazil and Colombia accounted for most of the growth, offsetting the declines recorded in Mexico and Ecuador.

In the case of Mexico, ALTA specified that the country had a decline of 4.4% during May 2026 , equivalent to two thousand 436 tons less than in the same month of the previous year.

“This was the second contraction recorded in 2016, following the growth observed in April. The corridor with the United States, the country’s main international market, increased by 1.8%, while the largest reductions were concentrated in Hong Kong with -30.2% and Germany with -14.4%,” he explained.

In contrast, the corridor with Spain grew by 21.6% and became the country’s second largest international freight corridor during the period. “Despite the month’s result, the year-to-date figure maintains a growth of 1.4%.”

The agency specified that North America accounted for 48.4% of the international air cargo distribution by origin-destination region. This was followed by Europe with 24.7%, Latin America with 17.2%, and Asia-Pacific with 5.6%.

ALTA explained that Mexico and Colombia increased their volumes, while Brazil, Peru and Chile registered reductions compared to the same month in 2025.

In the corridors with Spain, Mexico led the growth , followed by Colombia and Brazil, while Peru and Chile reduced their volumes.

“Five months into the year, regional growth is beginning to show a clearer pattern. While various markets led the monthly results during the first quarter, in May the expansion once again concentrated in Brazil and Colombia. Peru and Panama maintained positive results, while Chile registered a volume virtually identical to the previous year. This result occurred in a context of higher costs for the manufacturing industry,” ALTA stated in a press release.

Regarding the capacity operated by cargo aircraft to and from Latin America and the Caribbean, there was a year-on-year drop of 4.2%, reaching 869.9 million ton-kilometers, after four consecutive months of expansion.

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FedEx , Cathay Pacific Airways and China Southern were the cargo airlines that registered the largest growth in the transport of goods to Mexico in the period January-May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, reported the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) .

According to the agency’s statistics, FedEx remained the leading operator in this segment, moving 29,562.04 tons during the period, representing a 10.5 percent year-over-year increase. Furthermore, the company achieved a 16.5% market share, the highest among freight carriers operating routes to Mexico.

For its part, Cathay Pacific Airways transported 21,233.33 tons in the first five months of 2026, representing a 6.9% increase compared to the same period last year. With this performance, the Asian airline captured 11.8% of the market.

The largest percentage expansion was for China Southern, which moved 17,116.77 tons , a growth of 29% compared to January-May 2025. Its market share stood at 9.5 percent.

In contrast, other companies showed a negative year-over-year trend. UPS saw a 16% decrease in cargo volume transported to Mexico, while Lufthansa Cargo registered an 11.2% drop and Air France a 6.3% contraction.

In terms of market share, UPS held 8.3% during the comparison period.

Meanwhile, Lufthansa Cargo recorded a 7.1% share, while Air France accounted for 6.1% of the market during the cycle, according to AFAC.

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Air cargo transport in Mexico maintains a positive trend during 2026, registering five consecutive months of growth , driven by the international market, mainly from Asia.

According to figures from the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) , between January and May of this year 507,792.5 tons of cargo were moved, representing an increase of 5.5% compared to the 481,322.3 tons reported in the same period of 2025.

Of the country’s top 10 airports, the largest growth was recorded by the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) , as it ended the period with 167,262.9 tons, that is, 14,738.5 tons more.

Meanwhile, the Toluca International Airport (AIT) experienced a 27.2% year-on-year decline, going from 13,151.5 tons in the January-May 2025 cycle to 9,580.4 tons in the same period of 2026.

AFAC specified that at the domestic level there was a year-on-year drop of 0.5% , as it ended with 151,170 tons during the comparison period, that is, 759.6 tons less.

The airports of Guadalajara, Tijuana, San Luis Potosí, Hermosillo and Cancún showed a decrease during that period, with 2.1%, 4.7%, 10.6%, 23.1% and 3.9%, respectively.

Meanwhile, the international market increased by 8.3% year-on-year , rising from 329,392.7 tons to 356,622.5 tons. AIFA remains the leading airport in cargo traffic, with an 11.3% increase from January to May of this year compared to the same period in 2015.

The agency indicated that the fastest growing routes were Shanghai-AIFA with a 42.3% increase , Mexico-Madrid with 19.5% more, Saint Lucia-Frankfurt with a 1.5% increase, and Memphis-Guadalajara with 15.3 percent.

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The Danish firm DSV is redefining the global logistics landscape and positioning Mexico as one of its strategic markets . As the company accelerates its expansion plans and seeks to strengthen air connectivity with the United States, it faces a challenge it considers crucial: the security of cargo transport and capacity directly to and from Mexico.

The growth of Mexico’s airport infrastructure, especially at Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) , has opened new opportunities for the industry. However, the risks of cargo theft during ground transportation continue to be a concern, notes Mikkel Hendriksen, Air Manager at DSV.

“We can’t eliminate the risk, but we can reduce it in several processes. The market in Mexico is developing at AIFA. We have to improve security in various parts of the logistics chain, not only to protect the cargo, but also the people involved,” he stated in an interview with T21.

Therefore, the company has implemented security protocols for the past two years to reduce the risk of theft in the vicinity of AIFA and on other routes. However, it believes there are still areas for improvement in strengthening the protection of its logistics chains.

“The airport has the infrastructure, capacity, and space to grow. We’ve brought clients here to see the facilities, and they’ve been pleasantly surprised. What doesn’t work is when we take certain goods out on the highway,” he points out.

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Air Canada announced Anko Van der Werff as its next president and chief executive officer, and a member of the Board, who will assume that position at the end of January 2027.

Van der Werff succeeds Michael Rousseau, who previously announced his retirement in March of this year after 19 years with the company, following an accident involving one of the airline’s planes at LaGuardia Airport in New York, and the controversy he caused by announcing his condolences only in English.

Vagn Sørensen, chairman of the firm’s board, mentioned that this change will drive growth and transformation to generate more value, while maintaining its commitment to a disciplined allocation of capital.

“Our Board of Directors was impressed by the quality of experienced executives from around the world who expressed interest in the position. We are delighted to have attracted and recruited an executive of Van der Werff’s caliber to lead Air Canada. He possesses exceptional international aviation experience and a proven track record of 25 years, including his most recent and visionary executive leadership at Scandinavian Airlines, Avianca Group, and Aeroméxico, and previously at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (now Air France-KLM) and Qatar Airways,” he explained.

Anko Van der Werff has over 25 years of leadership experience in international airlines, having held senior positions in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Prior to joining Air Canada, he was President and CEO of SAS Scandinavian Airlines, leading the airline through a significant period of transformation and strategic renewal.

He also served as CEO of Avianca, one of Latin America’s leading airlines. Early in his career, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Aeroméxico , held senior commercial management positions at Qatar Airways , and occupied various executive roles at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

He also served on the Board of Governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) until June 2026 and has served on the boards of directors of several international organizations in the aviation, technology, and business sectors. He holds a Master of Laws degree from Leiden University and completed executive studies at Harvard Business School.

“Air Canada is a leading airline recognized globally. It is an honor to be chosen to lead this iconic Canadian company as it drives its ambitions and strategy, builds on its award-winning employee culture and customer value proposition, and prepares for an even brighter future,” said Anko Van der Werff.

Sørensen, for his part, thanked Michael Rousseau for “his exceptional leadership and extraordinary contributions, which are largely responsible for Air Canada’s enviable position among global airlines. We are grateful for that legacy and his support during the transition.”

Rousseau’s retirement will be effective from August 31, 2026. He will remain available as needed throughout the transition. Following his departure and during the transition period, the Executive Committee will keep the Board of Directors informed.

The airline stated that Van der Werff’s selection follows an extensive global search for the best person to lead Air Canada into the future and considered several performance criteria, including the ability to communicate in French. A native of the Netherlands, he speaks Dutch, as well as English, Spanish, Italian, and Swedish at varying levels.

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The Mexican government hopes that the restrictions imposed by the United States on the country’s airlines, for an alleged breach of the bilateral air transport agreement, will end before the next winter season.

“We responded to their requests to comply with the executive orders, and we are waiting. In reality, we have practically addressed what was within our purview regarding the requests they made, and we are waiting for them to evaluate it,” stated Jesús Esteva, head of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT).

Following his appearance in the Chamber of Deputies, he explained that they are only waiting for a response from the   United States Department of Transportation (DOT) , since Mexico has already addressed the requests made by that authority, including regulatory and normative adjustments.

“It has progressed and we are waiting. I hope it will be before (winter). The agreement with them was to respond, and a memorandum of understanding was signed, which we made public, and we are waiting,” he specified.

The official said that so far they do not have a figure for economic losses due to these restrictions; “in reality, the sanctions were a restriction of having to notify about the flights and not opening more.”

In October 2025, the SICT reported that the DOF imposed the cancellation of 11 scheduled routes  from the  Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA)  and the  Benito Juárez International Airport (AICM)  to the United States.

In addition, the executive order  temporarily prohibits applications for new routes or increased frequencies from AIFA and AICM  to US territory, a measure that will remain in effect until further notice.

A second order issued by the DOT contemplates the prohibition of permits for the transport of combined cargo on passenger flights between the AICM and the United States.

Last May, the SICT reported that equitable conditions were agreed upon for the use of the AICM and AIFA infrastructure  for air cargo , with the aim of strengthening logistical connectivity between both countries; however, flight restrictions to US territory will continue.

At that time, Sean P. Duffy, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, said that a consensus had been reached on a path forward for Mexico to comply with the 2015 Air Transport Agreement.

“This is a step in the right direction, but we need to see these promises translated into action. Until then, our restriction on Mexican airlines will remain in place,” he said.

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LATAM Airlines Group added 13 state-of-the-art aircraft to its fleet and plans to receive another 28 before the end of 2026, which will close the year with more than 40 new aircraft of this type, strengthening its operational efficiency and capacity.

“Fleet renewal is one of the most important investments we are making as a group, because it allows us to grow more efficiently and better respond to the region’s connectivity needs. South America has domestic markets with enormous potential for development, and having a more flexible and diverse fleet gives us the reach we need to be there,” said Sebastián Acuto, Vice President of Fleet and Projects at LATAM Airlines Group.

By the end of 2026, LATAM projects reaching 410 delivered aircraft , consolidating one of the largest commercial fleets in the world. In the second half of the year, it will continue receiving Airbus A320neo, A321neo, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft , which will be joined, for the first time, by Embraer E190-E2s. These will strengthen the domestic network in Brazil, providing greater operational flexibility to serve different markets.

The fleet renewal plan will continue in 2027 with the addition of new aircraft, including the first Airbus A321XLR that LATAM will operate. This model will allow for expanded range on nonstop medium-haul routes, opening new connectivity opportunities for South America.

By the end of the decade, LATAM plans to add up to 130 additional aircraft from various manufacturers. This will mean that by 2030, more than 50% of its fleet will consist of state-of-the-art models.

These aircraft allow for a reduction of between 20% and 25% in carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions compared to previous generations, according to data from their manufacturers, in addition to optimizing fuel consumption, contributing to an increasingly efficient operation and to the LATAM group’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

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