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AeroMexico orders APB Split Scimitar Winglets for its Boeing 737-800s

Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) (Seattle) announced today that AeroMexico (Aerovias de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.) (Mexico City) has ordered Split Scimitar Winglets for its Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft. APB’s newest program is the culmination of a five-year design effort using the latest computational fluid dynamic technology to redefine the aerodynamics of the Blended Winglet into an all-new Split Scimitar Winglet. The unique feature of the Split Scimitar Winglet is that it uses the existing Blended Winglet structure, but adds new strengthened spars, aerodynamic scimitar tips, and a large ventral strake. APB received FAA certification for the Split Scimitar Winglets on February 6, 2014.

APB will develop and certify the Split Scimitar Winglet System for several variants of the Boeing Next-Generation 737 series of aircraft including the structurally provisioned and non-provisioned 737-700, 737-800, Boeing Business Jets, the structurally provisioned 737-900 and the 737-900 ER.

APB expects Scimitar Winglet Systems installed on a 737-800 to save AeroMexico more than 55,000 gallons of jet fuel per aircraft per year resulting in a corresponding reduction of carbon dioxide emissions of 530 tons per aircraft per year. Additionally, AeroMexico can realize incremental payload on several of its long haul 737-800 operations such as Mexico City to Lima, Peru and Caracas, Venezuela.

APB’s Split Scimitar Winglet program is the most successful product launch in its history. Since launching the program early last year, APB has now taken orders and options for 1,461 Split Scimitar Winglet systems. Over the last 10 years, APB has sold more than 7,000 Blended Winglet Systems. Over 5,100 Blended Winglet Systems are now in service with over 200 airlines in more than 100 countries. APB estimates that Blended Winglets have saved airlines worldwide over 4 billion gallons of jet fuel to-date.

Aviation Partners Boeing is a Seattle based joint venture of Aviation Partners, Inc. and The Boeing Company.

Image: PRNewsFoto/Aviation Partners Boeing. A computer rendering of an AeroMexico Boeing 737-800 with Split Scimitar Winglets.

AeroMexico:

AeroMexico reports a 71.8% increase in operating profit for 2013

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. (AeroMexico) (Mexico City), the largest global airline in Mexico, announced its unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full year 2013.

FOURTH QUARTER 2013 RESULTS

The Group reported a 71.8% increase in operating profit, year-on-year, for a total of MXP $634 million. Aeromexico achieved an operating margin of 5.9%; 2.2 percentage points greater than the same period last year.
Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDAR reached MXP $2.1 billion; a 26.4% increase compared to the prior year. The adjusted EBITDAR margin increased 2.8 percentage points to 19.6%.
Net income in the fourth quarter reached MXP $385 million. Aeromexico reported a MXP $601 million in net benefit in the fourth quarter 2012 due to the sale of a 20 percent stake in PLM, the subsidiary which manages the Group’s loyalty program. Eliminating this effect, fourth quarter of 2012 net income was MXP $10 million.
Grupo Aeromexico’s fourth quarter 2013 revenues reached MXP $10.7 billion; an 8.7% year-on-year increase.
The cost per available seat kilometers (CASK) excluding fuel decreased 5% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, representing the fourth consecutive quarter with a year-on-year decrease in CASK excluding fuel.
The Company added four new aircraft to its fleet: two Boeing 787-8, one Boeing 767 and one Embraer 190, while three Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft were retired. Grupo Aeromexico’s operating fleet therefore consisted of 117 aircraft as at December 31, 2013.
The Group’s On-Time Departure Performance for 2013 reached 87.7%; a 7.7 percentage point improvement compared to 2012.

Andres Conesa, Grupo Aeromexico’s CEO, commented: “2013 was known for its challenging economic environment, but we nevertheless succeeded in achieving very strong results during the fourth quarter. On the operational front, we again improved profitability for the fourth consecutive quarter by reducing the cost per ASK (CASK) to be increasingly competitive.”

To access the full text of this earnings release, please visit our Investor Relations website at: http://www.aeromexico.com/investors

Copyright Photo: Jay Selman/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 737-81Q WL N520AM (msn 29052) operating in the Contigo program arrives in Las Vegas.

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AeroMexico is coming to Rio de Janeiro

AeroMexico (Mexico City) has announced new service between Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro with four nonstop flights per week starting on June 29.

Rio de Janeiro thus becomes the second destination AeroMexico serves in Brazil and its 13^th destination in Latin America.

The AeroMexico flight schedules to this Brazilian city are:

Mexico City – Rio de Janeiro*

Flight number	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
AM 024	6:40 p.m.	06:20 a.m.	Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Rio de Janeiro – Mexico City*

Flight number	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
AM 025	7:55 a.m.	5:05 p.m.	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

* Times published are local to each country and are subject to changes without notice.

Flights between the two cities will be operated with Boeing 767 airplanes configured with 171 seats, 30 in the front Clase Premier cabin.

Copyright Photo: Terry Wade/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 767-25D ER XA-EAP (msn 24734) completes its final approach into London (Heathrow).

AeroMexico:

AeroMexico introduces Concierge service

AeroMexico (Mexico City) has announced its new and exclusive Concierge service.

Passengers can purchase the service when booking their flights, for just $15 USD, to enhance their travel experience both in Mexico and abroad. The AeroMexico Concierge Service provides entertainment schedules, reservations, recommendations, locations, purchases, and other topics of interest related to

Services	Entertainment
Airline tickets Business and meeting logistics Courier services Cruises Flowers Gifts Government offices International Financial Indicators Lodging Luxury transportation Personal safety Procedures and requirements (visas, passports, etc.) Temporary Assistants Tours Train tickets Translations Vaccines Weather	Cinemas Galleries Golf courses Museums Night clubs Shows Sports events
	Establishments
	Airports Beauty salons Bus stations Computer and telephone locations Hospitals and Emergency Rooms Restaurants Shops Spas

The AeroMexico Concierge service is available 48 hours prior to departure and three months thereafter.

To get this service from within Mexico call 01 800 000 4759, from the U.S. call 1 855 208 6726 from Mexico City and the rest of the world * +52 (55) 5809 4759.

In other news, AeroMexico reported a 18.8 percent increase in passengers for the month of January compared to the previous January.

Copyright Photo: Jay Selman/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 737-752 EI-DRE (msn 35787) with a special logo promoting the Banamex VISA card arrives in Las Vegas.

AeroMexico:

Boeing rolls out the first 787-8 at the increased production rate, flight track all 787s live with Google Earth

Boeing (Chicago) has rolled out the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner built at the rate of 10 airplanes per month. The airplane, a 787-8 and the 155th Dreamliner built, will be delivered to International Lease Finance Corp. for operation by AeroMexico (Mexico City).

The new 10 per month rate is the highest ever for a twin-aisle airplane. The 787 program has now increased its production rate three times in just over a year, including to five airplanes per month in November 2012 and seven per month in May 2013.

Boeing assembles and delivers 787s in two locations: Everett, Washington, and North Charleston, South Carolina.

To date, 115 787s have been delivered to 16 customers. The program has 1,030 total orders from 60 customers worldwide.

This airplane will be the fourth 787 operated by AeroMexico and will be used on the airline’s Mexico City – London Heathrow route.

See the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Dream Pass (a view from the cockpit with pilot commentary): CLICK HERE

Flight Track all Boeing 787s using Flight Tracker and Google Earth: CLICK HERE

AeroMexico to introduce the Boeing 787 on the Mexico City – Madrid route

AeroMexico (Mexico City) will introduce the new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on the Mexico City-Madrid route with three new weekly frequencies.

The new type will offer 243 seats – 32 of them in Premier Class with new individual entertainment systems.

The new flights will supplement the daily Boeing 777-200 ER service.

As previously reported, starting in May, AeroMexico will introduce the 787 on the Mexico City- London (Heathrow Airport) route.

Since October 2013, AeroMexico has been operating the Boeing 787 on the Mexico City-Paris (CDG) route.

AeroMexico:

AeroMexico to bring the Boeing 787 to London Heathrow starting on March 15

AeroMexico (Mexico City) is now planning to introduce the new Boeing 787-8 on the Mexico City-London (Heathrow) route starting on March 15 instead of April 16 per Airline Route. The new type will initially be operated two days a week.

AeroMexico:

AeroMexico to fly to Quito, Ecuador

AeroMexico (Mexico City) has applied to the Corporacion Quiport, the company operating the concession for Mariscal Sucre International Airport, its new proposed new daily service to Quito from Mexico City.

The new route will be flown with Boeing 737-700 aircraft, with a capacity for 124 passengers, 12 in First Class.

AeroMexico is proposing the following schedule:

Quito – Mexico City

Mexico City – Quito

AM 685

08:30 a.m.

12:15 p.m.

Daily

AM 684

11:50 p.m.

05:23 a.m.

Daily

*Schedules are published in the local time of each country, and are subject to change without prior notice.

In other news, AeroMexico and Gogo, the world leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, announced today that they have agreed on the principal terms and conditions relating to providing in-flight Internet and wireless in-flight entertainment service – Gogo Vision – on at least 75 aircraft.

Copyright Photo: Eddie Maloney/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 737-752 WL XA-VAM (msn 34295) lands at Las Vegas still painted in the old 1999 livery.

AeroMexico:

AeroMexico to offer seasonal service to Denver again this winter

AeroMexico (Mexico City) has announced that it will begin to offer its traditional seasonal service between Mexico City and Denver as of December 15, 2013.

The carrier will serve the route with the following schedules:

Denver – Mexico City*
AM 0659	02:30 p.m.	07:02 p.m.	Daily

Mexico City – Denver*
AM 0658	09:37 a.m.	12:15 p.m.	Daily

* Times are shown in each country’s local time and are subject to change without notice.

AeroMexico will offer customers more options as of January 1st, 2014 with a second nonstop flight to this destination with the following schedules:

Denver – Mexico City*
AM 1659	05:00 p.m.	09:39 p.m.	Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday

Mexico City – Denver*
AM 1658	01:00 p.m.	03:40 p.m.	Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday

* Times are shown in each country’s local time and are subject to change without notice.

The carrier will serve the route with its Boeing 737-700 aircraft configured with 124 seats — 12 in Clase Premier, Aeromexico First Class cabin.

Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 737-752 WL XA-DRD (msn 35117) with the special Fight Against Breast Cancer in Mexico – Pink Ribbon markings arrives in Las Vegas.

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AeroMexico to add two new routes to Chicago from Morelia and Puerto Vallarta

AeroMexico (Mexico City) has announced its new seasonal flights from Morelia and Puerto Vallarta to Chicago (O’Hare), as of December 12 and 21, respectively.

The schedules for these new flights are listed as follows:

Morelia – Chicago *				Puerto Vallarta – Chicago *

AM 618	10:32 pm	2:24 am	FR, SA	AM 1773	12:44 pm	4:44 pm	WE

	Chicago – Morelia *				Chicago – Puerto Vallarta *

AM 619	3:39 am	8:04 am	SA, SU	AM 1774	7:00 am	11:45 am	WE

* Times published are local to each country and are subject to changes without notice.

AeroMexico will serve the Morelia – Chicago flight with its Boeing 737-800 airplane with the AeroMexico Contigo program, a product the airline recently launched that offers customers in the migrant market personalized attention and the option to transport bulky luggage. This aircraft is especially configured for 174 passengers, with 18 seats in AM Plus that increase legroom to its passengers.

As of January 29, 2014, AM will add a weekly Saturday flight with the same schedule from Puerto Vallarta to Chicago and back.

AeroMexico now offers three daily flights from Chicago O’Hare to Mexico City and one daily frequency to Guadalajara, which represents nearly 1,000 daily seats between these destinations.

In other news, AM also announced the beginning of its new seasonal service between Fresno and Morelia and Sacramento and Bajio/Leon in central Mexico as of December 17, 2013.

The schedules for these new flights are listed as follows:

Morelia – Fresno *

Bajio – Sacramento *

AM 730

9:57 p.m.

00:11 a.m.

AM 630

10:30 p.m.

00:35 a.m.

Fresno – Morelia *

Sacramento – Bajio*

AM 731

01:26 a.m.

07:04 a.m.

AM 631

01:35 a.m.

07:15 a.m.

* Times published are local to each country and are subject to changes without notice.

These new routes will be served with Boeing 737-800 aircraft especially configured with AeroMexico Contigo program, a product the airline recently launched that offers customers in the migrant market personalized attention and the option to transport bulky luggage.

Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 737-81Q N520AM (msn 29052) with the additional Contigo markings taxies at Los Angeles.

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