Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) and Mexicana have signed a long-term agreement to implement Embraer’s AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) platform for the airline’s E2 fleet. The AHEAD solution enables airlines to adopt predictive maintenance strategies by analysing aircraft data to identify and anticipate potential faults before they become critical events, improving operational reliability and fleet efficiency. Mexicana’s current fleet consists of five E195-E2 and five E190-E2 aircraft.

“Every flight with Mexicana takes place aboard a new-generation Embraer E2, with operations fully supported by modern technology focused on reliability, comfort, and efficiency. AHEAD represents the next step; by using the data generated by each aircraft, we can anticipate maintenance needs and schedule them in a timely manner. This allows us to strengthen our operational performance as our fleet and route network grow, all while we continue connecting Mexico with Mexico,” said Leobardo Ávila Bojórquez, Mexicana CEO.

“This agreement with Mexicana represents an important step in strengthening our long-term collaboration, at a time when the airline continues to expand its operations with the E2 family. Through our AHEAD platform, we are driving a more predictive, data-driven approach to maintenance, which helps increase fleet availability, reduce operational disruptions, and optimise operational efficiency. We are proud to continue strengthening our relationship with Mexicana and to support the airline as it expands its fleet and route network over the coming years,” said Carlos Naufel, President and CEO of Embraer Services & Support.

AHEAD enables real-time monitoring of systems such as the auxiliary power unit, fuel, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, avionics, engines, navigation, air conditioning and flight controls. The platform analyses data in-flight and on the ground, applying advanced analytics and predictive algorithms to support proactive maintenance. These capabilities help operators reduce unscheduled downtime, improve fleet availability and increase operational reliability, while also helping to lower operational maintenance costs and reduce CO2 emissions by preventing unnecessary fuel consumption caused by technical issues.

Mexicana has ordered 20 E2 aircraft in total, comprising 10 E190-E2s and 10 E195-E2s. Announced in 2024, the order represents a strategic investment for the Mexican state airline, aimed at strengthening connectivity and improving operational efficiency; half of that order, five of each type, has been delivered and is in current operation.

The Mexican state-owned airline began operations on 26 December 2023, after the state acquired the Mexicana brand, and has transported more than 1.33 million passengers between that date and October 2026. Operating from Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), Mexicana connects passengers to 20 destinations across Mexico and is the only airline in the country to operate aircraft from the Embraer E2 family.