Mexico president to meet with U.S. transport chief to discuss air safety rating

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV

07/06/2023 15:55

MEXICO CITY, June 7 (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres
Manuel Lopez Obrador said Wednesday he would meet later in the
day with the U.S. Transportation Secretary, appearing to refer
to Pete Buttigieg, and discuss the country's efforts to recover
a top air safety rating.
    More than two years ago, the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) downgraded Mexico to Category 2,
restricting the ability of Mexican airlines to open new routes
to the U.S. 
    The FAA wrapped up an audit into Mexico last week.

 (Reporting by Kylie Madry)
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