Aviation Daily News

An Aeroméxico Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft (registration XA-MFO) sustained damage to its left engine during landing at Mexico City International Airport (MEX) on April 2, 2025.

The incident occurred as the aircraft was operating flight AM363 from La Paz International Airport (LAP) to Mexico City. Upon landing on Runway 23L, the port-side (Number 1) engine suffered visible damage. Initial reports indicate the aircraft landed safely despite the engine issue, and all passengers and crew disembarked normally.

Ground inspection revealed significant damage to the left engine's cowling and components. Aviation maintenance teams have been working to assess the extent of the damage and determine the necessary repairs. The aircraft remains grounded at MEX while the investigation and rectification work continues.

This marks the first reported incident involving a 737 MAX aircraft for Aeroméxico since the carrier reintroduced the type to its fleet following the worldwide grounding. The airline has not yet released details about the cause of the engine damage, though preliminary reports suggest possible foreign object debris or mechanical failure.

"Safety is our top priority, and we are working closely with Boeing and engine manufacturer CFM International to investigate this incident thoroughly," said an Aeroméxico spokesperson.

The incident caused minor delays at MEX as the runway was briefly inspected following the landing. Aeroméxico has implemented contingency plans to minimize disruption to its flight schedule, using reserve aircraft to cover affected routes.

Aviation authorities from Mexico's Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) have been notified and are expected to conduct their own investigation into the incident. The aircraft's flight data and cockpit voice recorders have been secured for analysis.