During the first quarter of 2025, Grupo Viva Aerobus (Viva) registered a total of 6 million 834 thousand reserved passengers, representing an increase of 10.8% compared to the same period of the previous year. Despite this increase in the number of passengers, other financial indicators of the airline took a different direction.
In its quarterly report, Viva highlighted that despite facing challenges such as the P&W engine inspections, the depreciation of the Mexican peso, and a weaker macroeconomic environment, its ultra-low-cost business model remained resilient. During this quarter, the airline added 10 net aircraft to its fleet, composed of 5 Airbus 320ceo, 3 Airbus 320neo, and 2 Airbus 321neo, representing growth compared to the same period of the previous year.
However, Viva had an average of 26 aircraft on the ground due to reliability issues with Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines. In light of the impact of these problems on the airline's route network, aircraft leases are being extended, deliveries of ordered aircraft are being received, and short- and medium-term capacity is being sought.
In financial terms, Viva's total operating income reached 491 million dollars in the first quarter of 2025, lower than the 619 million dollars recorded in the same period of the previous year. Additionally, the airline reported an operating loss of 18 million dollars and a net loss of 42 million dollars, whereas a year earlier it had achieved an operating profit of 104 million dollars and a net profit of 56 million dollars.
Juan Carlos Zuazua Cosío, CEO of Viva, pointed out that the 20.7% decrease in revenue during this first quarter of 2025 reflects the high comparison base from the previous year and a weaker macroeconomic context. However, Zuazua reaffirmed the airline's commitment to building a reliable brand in the markets that most contribute to Mexico's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), laying the foundations for a more resilient future for all stakeholders.
