Mexico state airline to buy five Embraer planes next year

Mexico's state-owned airline Mexicana will next year purchase five planes from Brazilian jet manufacturer Embraer, followed by seven in 2026 and eight in 2027, as it looks to boost a passenger fleet offering affordable air travel options. Mexicana Chief Leobardo Avila made the announcement in a morning press conference on Thursday after the government announced earlier this year it would buy 20 planes.<br/>