{
  "id": 13415883,
  "title": "Mexico Signs Flying Whales Deal Eyeing US$300 Million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/mexico-signs-flying-whales-deal-eyeing-us-300-million",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-10T12:27:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/mexico-flying-whales-airship-investment-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mexico has inked a deal with Flying Whales, a French-Canadian company that builds giant cargo airships. The Economy Ministry announced on Friday, 9 October that Secretary Marcelo Ebrard signed the memorandum of understanding in Mexico City. The agreement could bring up to US$300 million in investment over three years, potentially creating 300 local jobs. Flying Whales aims to establish three bases in Mexico to build airships, train pilots, and sell its products across Latin America. The company's flagship aircraft, the LCA60T, is a 200-meter-long, 50-meter-diameter helium airship capable of carrying a 60-tonne payload. The airship can hover and transport heavy loads without the need for runways, ports, or highways, making it ideal for reaching remote regions and energy and mining sites. However, specific details about the return investment, the number of bases, and the timeline remain unclear. The deal comes as the US trade representative's office reviews the USMCA, the trade pact between the US, Mexico, and Canada.",
  "summary": "Flying Whales, a maker of giant cargo airships, signed a memorandum with Mexico's Economy Ministry on a possible US$300 million investment and 300 jobs. The post Mexico Signs Flying Whales Deal Eyeing US$300 Million appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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}