Third Decade, 1985-1995

The world wide financial crisis during this decade and the creation of an economic model based on streamlining government functions had considerable impact on airport development in our country.

The Federal Government decided that the expansion and updating of the airport network in the country would call for the participation of private capital and asked for a new legal framework targeted at the promotion of airport development by means of private investment based on clear and transparent rules as well as on competitive and non-discriminatory terms.

In 1989, Mexico had a network of 58 airports administrated by Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA). This number was drastically reduced upon initiation of the privatization process of the 35 most profitable airports.