An Aeromexico airplane prepares to land on the airstrip at Benito Juarez international airport in Mexico City, Mexico.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Thursday it has upgraded Mexico's air safety rating, a move that will allow Mexican carriers to expand U.S. routes and add new service.
The downgrade was a major blow to Mexico carriers, as U.S. airlines were able to scoop up market share.
Mexico overhauled its civil aviation law, but faced several hurdles and spent years in recovering the Category 1 rating.
The return of Mexico to the highest aviation safety rating followed "more than two years of close work between the countries' civil aviation authorities," the FAA said in a statement.
Persons:
Jorge Nuno, Aeromexico
Organizations:
Benito Juarez, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Reuters, Airlines, U.S, Mexico's, Local
Locations:
Mexico City, Mexico, U.S, Canada