US downgrades Mexico air safety rating, offers assistance
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WASHINGTON - The United States on Tuesday downgraded Mexico's aviation safety rating, an action that bars Mexican carriers from adding new U.S. flights and limits the ability of airlines to carry out marketing agreements with one another.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, in announcing the action, said it is "fully committed to helping the Mexican aviation authority improve its safety oversight system to a level that meets" international standards. The agency also said it is "ready to provide expertise and resources" to resolve issues raised in the safety assessment process. The FAA downgraded Mexico - the most common destination for U.S. air travelers last month - from a level called Category 1, which signifies compliance with international standards, to Category 2, the lowest level.More Related News