Background on Mexicana de Aviación and the Embraer Aircraft
Mexicana de Aviación, the state-owned airline, is set to receive its first five Embraer aircraft this year. These aircraft will be part of an initial purchase of 20, with the first arriving in July, followed by two more in August and November, and the final one in December. The Embraer 195-E2 models have a configuration for 132 passengers and four crew members.
Importance of Mexicana de Aviación
Mexicana de Aviación is a significant player in Mexico’s aviation industry, providing essential air travel services for both domestic and international routes. Its operations are crucial for connecting various regions of Mexico, fostering economic growth and tourism.
Insurance Procurement Process
The Mexican Defense Secretary (Defensa) recently launched a public tender to contract insurance services for the upcoming Embraer aircraft. This process aims to ensure that all necessary coverage is in place before the aircraft commence commercial operations.
- Deadline: Interested companies must submit their technical and economic proposals by June 11.
- Decision: The decision is expected to be announced two days after the proposal deadline, on June 13.
- Requirements: The insurance contract is a mandatory prerequisite for operating the aircraft, and it must be approved by the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT) for the duration of the aircraft’s service.
Financial Aspects
The contract resulting from this tender will cover the 2025 fiscal year. Mexicana de Aviación has secured the necessary funds through Fideicomiso de Administración y Pago 108697, as outlined in the technical project’s approval on March 27, 2025, for acquiring, leasing, and securing services for five Embraer aircraft and three Boeing planes.
Call Center Service Contract
In related news, Mexicana de Aviación has also awarded TyT Logística y Servicios the contract to provide an integral call center service until the end of December this year. TyT Logística y Servicios won the bid due to its financially viable proposal and compliance with legal requirements.
- Contract Value: The contract is valued at nine million, 687,784 pesos.
- Services: TyT Logística y Servicios will offer telephone-based assistance for ticket sales, providing information on flight schedules, costs, and customer guidance.
- Company Background: With over a decade of experience in sectors like finance, insurance, telecommunications, transportation, retail, and technology, TyT Logística y Servicios operates 12 development centers with more than 6,000 workstations in major Mexican cities. The company also has its own software development and cybersecurity capabilities.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of this public tender? The Mexican Defense Secretary launched the tender to contract insurance services for Mexicana de Aviación’s upcoming Embraer aircraft, ensuring all necessary coverage is in place before commercial operations commence.
- When are the proposals due? Interested companies must submit their technical and economic proposals by June 11.
- When will the decision be announced? The decision is expected to be announced on June 13, two days after the proposal deadline.
- What are the insurance contract requirements? The insurance contract is mandatory for operating the aircraft, and it must be approved by the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT) for the duration of the aircraft’s service.
- What is TyT Logística y Servicios’ role? TyT Logística y Servicios has been contracted to provide an integral call center service for Mexicana de Aviación, offering telephone-based assistance for ticket sales and customer guidance.
