News / Mexico pulls in freighter operators despite volatility and trade imbalances

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Freighter operators are finding Mexico increasingly attractive as car makers set up shop there ? desipte burgeoning concerns of overcapacity. Asian carriers in particular are looking to the south American market, with Cathay Pacific poised to more than double its footprint in the Mexican market. Next month the airline is due to launch freighter flights to Mexico City via Los Angeles with B747-8 freighter aircraft. The new service will operate three days a week. In addition, Cathay will add a third weekly ...