Overview Aereo Líneas del Centro S.A. (also referred to as Aerolíneas del Centro S.A. de C.V. or Aéreo Líneas del Centro) is a Mexican aviation company specializing in private and executive air taxi services. It operates business jets and is registered in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The company appears to be a smaller operator focused on charter flights rather than scheduled commercial services, with limited public information available beyond regulatory and incident-related records. It is linked to the JM Romo business group. Recent Incident On October 16, 2025, a Hawker 800XP business jet (registration XA-JMR, MSN 258530) operated by the company crashed shortly after takeoff from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport in Michigan, USA. The aircraft was en route and descended rapidly from approximately 4,500 meters before impacting a field near Bath Township (at the intersection of Clark Road and Peacock Road). All three people on board perished in the crash, and the aircraft was completely destroyed. The incident occurred around 5:27 PM EDT (17:27 local time). Local authorities, including police and fire departments, responded, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to investigate. No further details on the cause have been released as of October 17, 2025. Operations and History
Base and Registration: Headquartered or registered in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The company's aircraft carry Mexican registrations (e.g., XA- prefix). Fleet: Known to operate at least one Hawker 800XP executive jet, used for private charters. No comprehensive fleet list is publicly detailed, suggesting a small-scale operation. Services: Primarily provides air taxi and executive charter flights, targeting business travel within Mexico and potentially international routes (as evidenced by the Michigan flight). Affiliations: Associated with the JM Romo Group, a Mexican business conglomerate, indicating it may serve corporate transport needs for that entity. Regulatory Status: Listed in aviation safety databases like the Aviation Safety Network (ASN) as an operator of private jets. No major prior incidents are noted in public records, and it does not appear in lists of active commercial scheduled airlines (e.g., at Mexico City International Airport).
