FEMPPA Content
Articles, reports, tutorials, and news for Mexico's general aviation community.
FEMPPA Secures DUGAEAM Exemption for a Research Glider in Baja California
FEMPPA supported member Kempton Izuno in securing the application of the exemption established under Article 292 of Mexico’s Federal Rights Law for motor glider N307BE. Thanks to the responsiveness of ASA personnel in Loreto and its central offices, a MXN $19,750.83 DUGAEAM charge was removed, allowing a pioneering mission to study a potentially unique convergence line over Baja California to continue.
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FEMPPA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting – June 2026
FEMPPA’s Board of Directors reviewed progress on member benefits, institutional development, government relations, membership growth, and operational issues affecting general aviation. Key topics included ongoing efforts regarding operations at Tehuacán Airport, initiatives to expand membership, and continued engagement with AFAC and the National Migration Institute to improve operating conditions for general aviation in Mexico.
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AERO EXPO Toluca 2026
Reseña de la participación de FEMPPA en la AERO EXPO Toluca 2026
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DSME in Mexico (2026): What Private Pilots Need to Know
A new immigration fee (DSME) is now being charged on private flights in Mexico. While authorities confirm it applies to non-commercial operations, the law still limits when it should be charged. Here’s what pilots need to know — and how to identify when it may be applied incorrectly.
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Good News for Private Aviation: Group Insurance and Regulatory Progress
FEMPPA announced a group liability insurance program for private aircraft designed to reduce costs and simplify administrative procedures with the DGAC. The document also reports on progress achieved during a meeting at the Mexican Senate aimed at improving private aviation operations and highlights the publication of several proposed Mexican aviation standards that could significantly affect the sector.
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FEMPPA Reiterates Request for Regulations for Non-Commercial Aviation (1998)
Letter from FEMPPA to the Secretary of Communications and Transportation reiterating the need to amend the Civil Aviation Law and draft specific regulations for non-commercial aviation. The document responds to previous SCT and DGAC letters, questions bureaucratic duplication in private pilot training, and calls for correcting the unequal treatment of general aviation.
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DGAC Responds to FEMPPA on Private Pilot Training (1998)
Official letter from the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics to FEMPPA responding to comments on the 1998 regulatory proposal. The DGAC acknowledges the exchange of views with the Federation but maintains a disagreement regarding FEMPPA’s proposal to exempt private pilots from certain training requirements, stating that flight instructors must comply with academic conditions and authority-recognized instructional privileges.
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FEMPPA Participates in Meeting with IAOPA and AOPA in Palm Springs (1998)
FEMPPA reported on a private meeting held in Palm Springs, California, with leaders of IAOPA, AOPA-USA, and AOPA-Mexico during the 19th IAOPA World Assembly. The meeting addressed the state of general aviation in Mexico, the problems faced by U.S. pilots visiting the country, and a shared commitment among the organizations to promote friendlier and safer skies.
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DGAC Responds Regarding ASA Charges to Private Aviation (1998)
FEMPPA reports that, under provisions published in Mexico’s Official Gazette, certain private aircraft operations are exempt from landing, takeoff, and ramp-use fees when landing to complete mandatory immigration or customs procedures, or to refuel when fuel is unavailable at the origin or destination airport. The document reproduces the DGAC’s response to a complaint regarding improper ASA charges at Matamoros Airport.
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FEMPPA Letter to the Governor of Quintana Roo on the Naming of Mahahual Airfield (1998)
Letter sent by FEMPPA to the Governor of Quintana Roo congratulating and thanking him for the decision to name the Mahahual airfield after CPA Alberto Baz Cisneros. The text highlights Baz Cisneros’s legacy as an enthusiastic aviator, supporter of sport aviation, and promoter of general aviation in Mexico.
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IAOPA Invites Mexico’s Director General of Civil Aeronautics to its World Assembly (1998)
IAOPA formally invited Mexico’s Director General of Civil Aeronautics, Juan Antonio Bargés Mestres, to attend the 19th IAOPA World Assembly in Palm Springs, California. The invitation included participation in a meeting with the boards of AOPA-Mexico and FEMPPA to discuss the state of general aviation in Mexico and strengthen international dialogue on aviation policy.
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The Last T-34 in Mexico: A Journey to Oshkosh and a Farewell to a Mentor
Alejandro Parra recounts his journey flying his Beechcraft T-34 Mentor from Mexico to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to participate in AirVenture and formation-flying activities with fellow Mentor pilots. Beyond the trip itself, the article reflects on the growing challenges of operating historic and general aviation aircraft in Mexico and on the cultural and emotional significance these aircraft hold for their owners and the aviation community.
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