Aviacsa 737-301 (23555/1428) XA-UGE climbs from Rwy 7L in Las Vegas. (Photo by Michael Carter)It's been a rough go of things lately for Mexican carrier Aviacsa, which has been grounded by regulators for the third time in a month. The latest grounding is a result of $22 million in debt that Mexico says the airline owes for its use of the country's airspace, according to The Associated Press.
Mexico's Transportation and Communications Department issued a statement saying Aviacsa would be cleared to fly once it settles the debt. Aviacsa, however, says it is paying the debt and accused the government of launching a "new attack" on the company. AP notes Mexican regulators "suspended the airline twice last month after detecting irregularities in the maintenance of 25 planes. The airline resumed service after winning a court ruling overturning the orders. Aviacsa has a fleet of 26 planes serving 17 Mexican cities and Las Vegas."
(USA Today - Today in the Sky)
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