New State-Owned Airline Mexicana de Aviación to Launch in Mexico, Aims for 12% Domestic Market Share
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Mexicana de Aviación, a new state-owned airline in Mexico, plans to launch in December 2023 and capture 12% of the domestic market.
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The airline will initially operate 10 Boeing 737-800 aircraft and serve 20 destinations across Mexico from Mexico City.
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Mexicana aims to offer lower fares than competitors like Aeromexico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus.
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There are concerns Mexicana could receive state subsidies to help achieve its goals.
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Mexicana expects to compete on 14 of its 20 planned routes against existing airlines.