The Mexican Air Force has issued a call for proposals from U.S. suppliers for a range of aviation-related training programs and maintenance services.
The Mexican Air Force is much smaller than the U.S. Air Force, which mainly focuses on regional issues, disaster relief, and internal security. That’s why it’s a big deal that Mexico is turning to U.S. suppliers for advanced training and maintenance. It shows an effort to modernize and improve despite its smaller size.
The article stays neutral, but recent events involving Trump and Claudia Sheinbaum, along with the overall U.S.-Mexico relationship, could lead people to interpret this differently. By choosing U.S. suppliers and avoiding China and Russia, Mexico seems to be strengthening its partnership with the U.S., which is significant given the rising competition in aviation and defense with those countries.
This move could bring Mexico better training, technology, and support while tightening its bond with a trusted ally. It might also open doors for broader cooperation between the two countries, boosting regional stability and shared benefits. Partnering with the U.S. also shows Mexico values American aviation expertise, which could improve its air force’s readiness and effectiveness.
Sorry, Donald Trump objects to trade across borders. :-o)
I’m not sure we’ll qualify as a “trusted ally” to anyone (except Israel and Russia) in the future.
Color me skeptical that the listed air assets are for any use other than flying their upper-echelon on junkets.
It would certainly be nice if the comments were more to the point of the article and less about political views.
The article effectively presents the technical details but fails to address the broader implications of Mexico’s decision to partner with the United States in a political and strategic context. In light of the ongoing going-over of U.S.-Mexico relations, this collaboration could be interpreted as a gesture of trust and alignment, particularly when other options, such as China or Russia, are available—imagine the political tension this would create. Thus, political interpretations from readers are to be expected, highlighting an opportunity for the article to better connect aviation agreements to their broader geopolitical significance.
It doesn’t matter what they use the aircraft for, it’s their business. If you want to watch for aircraft use on junkets, look at our own military and government and how the aircraft they have are used.
Short of the Challenger, all the aircraft listed are produced here in the USA. Parts and training for pilots and maintenance personnel is available here either by factory personnel or outside vendors who know the aircraft.
Quick search showed: “Mexico has 468 military aircraft, according to Global Firepower, putting it in 25th position in the air force ranking. Its arsenal includes 158 helicopters and three fighter/interceptor jets, but no attack helicopters or aerial tanker aircraft. Jul 15, 2023”
A mighty fighting force indeed.
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