The average age of aircraft fleet in Mexico is 18.2 years, above the average of 15.4 years observed in the past 6 years according to figures from December 2010. "In the fleet is 18.2 years old can be considered, you should walk in a range of 5-10 years would be ideal, although it should be noted that in the average include airlines Passenger and cargo, "said Fernando Gomez, an aviation consultant.
According to a report by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) in Mexico, Volaris has the youngest fleet among Mexican airlines regular commercial service, having an average age of just 2.9 years. In contrast, AeroUnion dedicated to freight transport, is the one with the oldest aircraft in the industry, with an average of 27.5 years, followed by Magnicharter, with 26.4 years.
If you consider only airlines that have as their main business passenger, the average age of its aircraft is around 12.7 years, while in the load is at 18.4 years.
"Having an old aircraft fleet less competitive not only in terms of operating costs (the increased use of fuel) but to capture traffic on international markets, consider that in countries like the together there are planes, because of their age, can no longer enter that country, "said airline industry analyst.
DGAC's report reveals that, by type of aircraft, the Airbus B4 are the oldest, with an average of 27.5 years, followed by the MD-83 with 22 years the Boeing 767 of 15.3 years and the ATR-42 with 14.9 years (Aeromar). By contrast, the newer the Embraer 190 with just 2.4 years, Airbus A-319 of 3.0 years, the Airbus A-320 of 5.2 years and 6.5 years Boeing 777.
On the other hand, the data show that in the past 6 years, was in 2007 when it reached the highest number of aircraft operating in the domestic market, with a total of 345. However, this figure was reduced by 21% compared to that recorded at the end of 2010, reflecting the exit of Mexicana and Aviacsa, during August 2010 and July 2009 respectively.
Aeromexico (the # 70 of the 500 Expansion) and Interjet, among other companies, have announced the expansion of its fleet with new aircraft, thereby reducing the average age of the industry. On 17 January, Interjet announced it has signed a contract for 650 million dollars (mdd) with Superjet International to take 15 aircraft Sukhoi Superjet 100, to expand their operations.
For its part, the airline prepares Eagle Knight's strong expansion plans as it plans to add 20 new aircraft to its fleet, half will be Embraer 190 with 99 seats and the other 10 of the Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 with 124 and 150 seats respectively.
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