Be The Investor ResearchAeromexico Announces Court Decision on Aeromexico-Delta ATI
Aeroméxico said the Eleventh Circuit vacated the U.S. Department of Transportation’s termination order, leaving its Delta Air Lines joint venture and antitrust immunity in effect as the companies assess next steps.
Grupo Aeroméxico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: AERO; BMV: AERO) announced on August 20, 2026, that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled in favor of Aeroméxico and Delta Air Lines, Inc. The court vacated the U.S. Department of Transportation’s order terminating approval of the Aeroméxico-Delta joint venture and its antitrust immunity. The arrangement therefore remains in effect, enabling the airlines to continue offering enhanced connectivity, a broader network, more convenient service options and increased competition for customers traveling between Mexico and the United States. Aeroméxico is reviewing the court’s opinion and potential next steps with Delta and its legal advisers. The company said it will keep the market informed of material developments. For investors, the decision preserves the current framework for a significant commercial relationship, although future legal and regulatory developments remain relevant. Grupo Aeroméxico is a holding company whose subsidiaries operate commercial aviation in Mexico and promote passenger loyalty programs. Aeroméxico’s main hub is Terminal 2 of Mexico City International Airport. Its network reaches Mexico, the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, Asia and Europe. Its operating fleet includes Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft and Embraer 190 aircraft. Aeroméxico is a founding member of SkyTeam, which marks its 25th anniversary and provides connectivity in more than 145 countries through 18 member airlines. The release’s forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including security concerns, health threats, accidents, global instability, security breaches, terrorism, natural disasters, economic conditions and customer travel behavior, fuel-price volatility, financing and liquidity, personnel retention, dependence on aircraft manufacturers and suppliers, maintenance and utilization costs, airport fees, air-traffic congestion and aviation competition. Additional risks are described in the Risk Factors section of the company’s November 5, 2025, final IPO prospectus and SEC filings. Aeroméxico undertakes no obligation to update the statements or report future share purchases by directors and officers except as required by law.