Mexico to Manufacture Aircraft

It appears Mexico with its 120 million population is considering getting into the lucrative aviation manufacturing sector. Of course this will mean that they must acquire some expertise and some trading partners to sell to once they build these aircraft. Mexico is looking to team up with the Ukraine to make this happen. Vicenti Fox. Mexico's President met with the Ukraine and offered to build the An-140. Also to do major repairs there as well. The An-140 is a twin engine turbo prop aircraft used primarily for passengers and cargo; although it has also been used in an AWCS configuration for military and security purposes in Russia. Here is a picture of the aircraft:

http://aviamir.com.ua/Files/Images/An-140-1.jpg

http://homepage.eircom.net/~steven/images/an140awacs.jpg

In addition to working on the An-140 Mexico also discussed with President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko the possibility of building and or repairing the Mi Helicopters for the Ukraine. Mexico is sending its team of aviation specialists to the Ukraine to look into manufacturing new parts, spare parts, fuselages and wing assemblies as well as setting up certified repair stations. The Ukrainian President announced the two countries may draft an agreement to protect their investments and relief for problems with double taxation.

This agreement does not affect the United States in anyway, but the Mi Helicopter series does include the Mi-24 pictured here:

http://www.warmachines.50g.com/_framed/50g/warmachines/helicopters/mi-24/mi-24_1.jpg

Not so sure this is a good piece of news for the Department of Homeland Security? That is rather close to our already leaking borders. Although some say that it might keep workers in Mexico and out of our country. Currently there are estimated some 15 million plus illegal aliens from Mexico in the US and the number grows each day.

"Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs

Latest News


Dividend.com

SVG quadruples investment on Jet Aviation sale
Financial News, UK - 8 hours ago
UK-listed private equity manager SVG Capital has earned four times its initial investment from the sale of Swiss company Jet Aviation to a US defence ...
General Dynamics' ratings, outlook not affected by Jet Aviation ... Forbes
Business Flight Boom Drives Jet Aviation Sale Focus on Travel News
General Dynamics to Boost Gulfstream With Jet Aviation Purchase Washington Post
Financial Times - The Associated Press
all 396 news articles

SHS lands contract for national aviation company
Bizjournals.com, NC - 6 hours ago
Wichita's largest advertising firm had added a national aviation company to its list of clients. As West Star's marketing partner, SHS says it will work to ...

Special Broadcasting Service

Spain crash just the latest trouble for MD-80 aircraft
Newsday, NY - 17 hours ago
Yet aviation experts say the aircraft, which was first manufactured 28 years ago, is sturdy and reliable. And the Federal Aviation Administration won't ...
Popular jet in use worldwide Scotsman
MD80s seen as 'safe short-haul workhorses' GulfNews
Madrid plane crash: Crash history of MD-80 series Telegraph.co.uk
The Associated Press
all 88 news articles

Hemscott

Menzies confident aviation arm set for takeoff despite profits slump
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
Menzies Aviation, one of two divisions of the venerable Edinburgh company, now handles air cargo and ground services at over 100 airports worldwide. ...
Aviation is a good news story for Menzies but the risks are high Telegraph.co.uk
Menzies interims fall 22% The Herald
John Menzies' profits slide by 26% on expansion costs Times Online
Edinburgh Evening News - Hemscott
all 9 news articles

PASS Endorses Barack Obama for President
MarketWatch - 11 hours ago
With a focus on matters that impact union members and aviation safety, such as privatization of the aviation system and supporting the workers who keep the ...

ABC News

Aviation inspector goofs and delays 40 American Eagle flights at O ...
Chicago Tribune, United States - Aug 20, 2008
By Jon Hilkevitch | Chicago Tribune reporter Update: A federal security inspector at O'Hare Airport was able to enter seven of the nine American Eagle ...
American Airlines Defends Its Security Practices Chicago Public Radio
ANN Special Report: TSA Memo Suggests That Agency 'Encourages ... Aero-News Network
TSA Fires Back: Blames Airline for 'Security Violation' ABC News
Chicago Tribune - Aero-News Network
all 67 news articles

Aviation enthusiasts flying high today at Chennault Museum
Monroe News Star, LA - 9 hours ago
National Aviation Week is celebrated during the week of Orville Wright’s birthday and Monroe will celebrate with Aviation Day at the Chennault Aviation and ...
UPDATE, 12:06 pm Plane signals distress, lands safely in Monroe Monroe News Star
all 2 news articles

KCBS

Pilot dies when plane hits CHP building
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 9 hours ago
... when his plane crashed into a California Highway Patrol truck scale building on Highway 101 in Gilroy, a Federal Aviation Administration spokesman said. ...
Plane crashes into California weigh station Land Line Magazine
Crashed Plane Registered To Palo Alto Man KTVU.com
Feds Probe Fatal Small Plane Crash In San Martin CBS 5
AHN - San Jose Mercury News
all 74 news articles

John Menzies hurt by aviation unit’s start-up costs
Financial Times (subscription), UK - 7 hours ago
... and airport services group, saw profits drop 26 per cent for the half year after it incurred high start-up costs while expanding its aviation division. ...

Once-troubled NKC aviation repair firm now at top of its game
Kansas City Star, MO - 21 hours ago
The company repairs plane parts and overhauls engines for aviation companies and the military. In a period when many companies in the aviation industry are ...

Resources


    Sorry there are no resources available at this time