An Aeromexico Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating a service from San Juan, Costa Rica to Mexico City made a return to the origin airport with a technical issue on 8 September 2024.
Aeromexico flight AM691 had conducted a departure from RWY25 Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), and was bound for Mexico City International Airport (MEX).
Aeromexico AM691 San Juan-Mexico City
Shortly after departure, flight crew reported experiencing a problem with the aircraft’s airspeed indicators. As a result, the operating crew elected to make a precautionary return to San Juan.
The climb procedure was subsequently terminated and the aircraft was then positioned for a return. The flight landed without incident approximately 30 minutes after its initial departure.
Flight Details
Flight data shows that flight AM691 had made an on-time departure out of Juan Santamaría International Airport on at 1330 local time. Shortly after its departure, flight crew terminated the climb at 7000 feet before expediting a direct return to the origin airport.
The aircraft conducting the AM691 service to Mexico City was a Boeing 737 MAX 8, registered XA-MAY. This is a 5.1 year old narrowbody aircraft belonging to the carrier Aeromexico. It has been an operational service with the airline since its initial delivery from the factory in June 2021.
Aeroméxico is the national airline of Mexico, based in Mexico City. It’s a major player in the Latin American aviation market, offering scheduled services to numerous destinations in Mexico, North, South, and Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
Key Points about Aeroméxico:
- Hubs: Mexico City International Airport serves as its primary hub, with secondary hubs in Guadalajara and Monterrey.
- Alliance: Aeroméxico is a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, which allows for seamless connections and benefits for frequent travelers.
- Destinations: The airline offers a wide range of domestic and international flights, connecting Mexico to major cities worldwide.
- Fleet: Aeroméxico operates a modern fleet of aircraft, including Boeing and Airbus models.
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