History of Aeromexico
From humble beginnings to becoming Mexico's flag carrier, our journey spans decades of aviation excellence.
Aeronaves de México's first aircraft
The Birth of Mexican Aviation
Founded as Aeronaves de México in 1934 by Antonio Díaz Lombardo, the airline began operations in 1935 with a single Stinson SR Reliant aircraft. Initial routes connected Mexico City with Acapulco and other domestic destinations.
Post-war expansion with DC-4 aircraft
Post-War Renaissance
After suspending operations during WWII, Aeromexico resumed services in 1946 with a fleet of Douglas DC-3 and DC-4 aircraft. This era marked the beginning of international expansion with routes to Los Angeles, New York, and Havana.
Aeromexico DC-6 in the 1950s
The Golden Age of Aviation
The 1950s saw Aeromexico merge with Mexicana de Aviación to form Aerovías de México, becoming Latin America's largest airline. The introduction of pressurized DC-6 aircraft allowed for more comfortable transcontinental flights.
Industry Firsts
First Latin American airline to operate jet aircraft (1959)
Key Milestones
- First transatlantic flights to Europe
- Introduction of stewardess service
- First computerized reservation system in Mexico
Aeromexico Boeing 767 during privatization
A New Era of Ownership
In 1988, the Mexican government privatized Aeromexico, selling to a consortium led by Grupo Financiero Banamex. This brought modernization with Boeing 767 aircraft and expanded routes across the Americas.
Fleet Modernization
By The Numbers (1990)
Aeromexico joins SkyTeam alliance
Global Alliance Partnership
Aeromexico became the first Latin American member of SkyTeam in 2000, significantly expanding its global reach. This strategic move provided passengers access to over 1,000 destinations worldwide through partner airlines.
SkyTeam Alliance
Founded 2000 • 19 member airlines
As a SkyTeam member, Aeromexico offers seamless connections to over 1,000 destinations in 170+ countries.
History of Aeromexico Connect
Our regional subsidiary connecting Mexico's vibrant cities and beyond.
Aerolitoral ERJ-145 aircraft
Aerolitoral Era
Originally established as Aerolitoral in 2006, this regional subsidiary operated smaller aircraft like the Embraer ERJ-145 to connect secondary Mexican cities that couldn't support mainline jets.
Aeromexico Connect Embraer E-190
The Connect Era Begins
Rebranded as Aeromexico Connect in 2011, the airline introduced larger Embraer E-170/175 and E-190 aircraft, offering jet service on regional routes with improved comfort and reliability.
Fleet Transition
Passenger Benefits
- Larger overhead bins and comfortable 2-2 seating
- Full integration with Aeromexico's frequent flyer program
- Seamless connections to international flights
Modern Aeromexico Connect fleet
Modern Regional Leader
Today, Aeromexico Connect operates an all-jet fleet of Embraer aircraft, serving as a vital link in Mexico's aviation network with over 50 destinations across Mexico, the US, and Central America.
- Embraer E170
- Embraer E190
- 50+ destinations
- 400+ daily flights
Award-Winning Service
Recognized as "Best Regional Airline in North America" 2022
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