Grupo Aeroméxico, S.A.B. de C.V. reports developments for Mexico’s global airline and its American depositary shares, with recurring updates on commercial aviation operations, passenger loyalty programs, and network activity across Mexico, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Company news commonly covers monthly traffic results, including passengers carried, ASMs, RPMs, load factor, and domestic versus international capacity.
Additional releases address quarterly financial results, operating performance, shareholder materials, regulatory filings, and aviation policy discussions involving Mexican and U.S. authorities. Aeroméxico’s disclosures also reference its Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft, Embraer 190 fleet, Mexico City operating base, and founding membership in SkyTeam.
Aeroméxico (AERO) announced that S&P Global Ratings upgraded its global scale issuer credit rating to BB- from B+. S&P also raised the ratings on its 2029 Notes and 2031 Notes to BB from BB-, one notch above the issuer rating. The company links the upgrade to its ability to remain profitable despite industry volatility and rising operating costs.
Aeroméxico (AERO) reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.6 billion, while higher fuel costs weighed on its unaudited earnings. Revenue rose 13.6% year over year, but operating income fell 25.0% to $190 million, with an 11.7% margin. Adjusted EBITDAR, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and rent with adjustments, fell 11.9% to $389 million. Net income declined 58.1% to $41 million.
Fuel expense rose 57.6% to $469 million. A loyalty-program accounting update added $48.7 million to revenue. Liquidity, including the revolving credit facility, totaled $1.2 billion, and adjusted net debt to EBITDAR was 2.1 times. Aeroméxico expects approximately 14.0%–16.0% fourth-quarter revenue growth and a 7.5%–9.5% operating margin. Its full-year outlook calls for approximately 13.5%–14.5% revenue growth and an 8.5%–9.5% operating margin.
Grupo Aeroméxico (AERO) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation revoked restrictions affecting its Mexico–U.S. scheduled services, effective October 19, 2026.
The revocation removes the restrictions imposed by the October 28, 2025 order, which had disapproved certain existing, proposed and prospective schedules by Mexican carriers. Those restrictions no longer prevent Aeromexico from adding frequencies or introducing scheduled services between Mexico City International Airport or Felipe Ángeles International Airport and the United States. Such services remain subject to applicable regulatory requirements.
Aeroméxico (AERO) reported September 2026 traffic results, with passenger demand measured by distance flown increasing 3.6% compared with September 2025. Capacity, measured in available seat miles, rose 3.4%. The airline carried 1,853 thousand passengers, down 2.1%, while its load factor, a measure of seat utilization, increased 0.1 percentage points to 87.1%.
International demand rose 6.6% and international capacity grew 6.3%; domestic demand fell 3.7% and domestic capacity declined 3.4%. International passenger numbers increased 1.8%, while domestic passenger numbers decreased 3.9%.
Cumulatively through September, total demand increased 1.2% and capacity rose 0.7% compared with 2025. Passenger numbers fell 2.5% to 17,966 thousand, while load factor increased 0.5 percentage points to 85.9%. Aeroméxico said higher jet fuel prices were creating a more challenging cost environment than anticipated.
Grupo Aeromexico (AERO), through subsidiary Aerovias de Mexico, renewed and expanded its revolving syndicated credit facility to USD 250 million. The facility has a three-year term, increasing the original USD 200 million secured in November 2024. BBVA Mexico coordinated and arranged the financing and serves as administrative agent. Aeromexico said the agreement enhances available liquidity and financial flexibility for operations and planned investments.
Aeroméxico (AERO) will hold a conference call and webcast on October 20, 2026, to discuss third-quarter 2026 financial results. The call starts at 8:00 a.m. Mexico City time (10:00 a.m. Eastern time) and includes an investor and analyst Q&A. Earnings will be released after market close on October 19, 2026. The webcast will be available at ir.aeromexico.com, with a replay shortly afterward.
Grupo Aeroméxico (AERO) reported August 2026 traffic with total capacity (ASMs) up 2.3% year-over-year and demand (RPMs) up 2.9%, lifting the consolidated load factor to 89.7%, 0.6 p.p. above August 2025.
The airline carried 2.151 million passengers in August, a 1.0% decline versus 2025, as domestic passengers fell 1.2% to 1.378 million and international passengers slipped 0.7% to 773 thousand. International ASMs grew 3.2% and international RPMs 4.3%, improving the international load factor by 1.0 p.p. to 89.9%, while domestic load factor decreased 0.5 p.p. to 89.2% on slightly lower capacity and demand. Cumulatively to August 2026, total passengers dropped 2.5% year-over-year to 16.113 million, with total ASMs up 0.4% and total RPMs up 0.9%, producing a year-to-date load factor of 85.8%, 0.5 p.p. higher than in 2025.
Grupo Aeroméxico (NYSE: AERO; BMV: AERO) plans to seek shareholder approval at an upcoming Shareholders’ Meeting for a share repurchase program of up to US$100 million per year, in line with the Mexican Securities Market Law and its bylaws.
Subject to approval, Aeroméxico would be allowed to repurchase common shares from time to time at its discretion, depending on market conditions, capital allocation priorities, liquidity, and legal requirements. The stated objective is to return value to common shareholders and ADR holders.
Grupo Aeromexico (NYSE: AERO; BMV: AERO) reported that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled in favor of Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines and vacated the U.S. Department of Transportation order that had terminated approval of their joint venture and its antitrust immunity.
As a result, the Aeromexico‑Delta joint venture and its antitrust immunity remain in effect, supporting ongoing enhanced connectivity, a broader network and more service options for travel between Mexico and the United States. Aeromexico is reviewing the court opinion and potential next steps with Delta and legal advisors and plans to update the market on any material developments.
Grupo Aeroméxico (NYSE: AERO) reported July 2026 traffic with total capacity (ASMs) down 1.5% year-over-year and demand (RPMs) down 1.9%, resulting in a load factor of 88.0%, 0.4 percentage points lower than July 2025. The airline transported 2.157 million passengers in the month.
Domestic passengers decreased 7.4% to 1.331 million, while international passengers declined 4.0% to 826 thousand. Cumulatively to July, total passengers fell 2.7% year-over-year, but total ASMs grew 0.1% and total RPMs increased 0.6%, lifting the cumulative load factor 0.5 percentage points to 85.2%. According to Aeroméxico, international demand showed resilience and domestic demand recovered toward the end of the month following temporary moderation linked to the World Cup.