Mexicana de Aviación (1921–2010)

Mexicana de Aviación
Mexicana de Aviación Tower, the former worldwide headquarters of the airline in 2009
IATA ICAO Call sign
MX MXA MEXICANA
FoundedJuly 12, 1921 (1921-07-12)
Commenced operationsAugust 30, 1921 (1921-08-30)
Ceased operationsAugust 28, 2010 (2010-08-28)
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Frequent-flyer programMexicana Go
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Parent companySEDENA
HeadquartersMexicana de Aviación Tower, Mexico City, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
Key peopleGerardo Badin (Conciliator/Administrator)
Websitewww.mexicana.gob.mx

Compañía Mexicana de Aviación S.A. de C.V., usually shortened to Mexicana de Aviación, was Mexico's oldest airline and one of the oldest continuously single-branded airlines, inaugurated in 1921. It was Mexico's biggest airline and flag carrier before ceasing operations on August 28, 2010, leaving competitor Aeroméxico as a de facto monopoly.

A revival airline is operated by SEDENA – the Mexican Ministry of Defense, as a state-owned airline. It began operations in December 2023 under the legal name Aerolínea del Estado Mexicano using the Mexicana brand.