Currently, Mexico is the country that attracts more investment in manufacturing industry, surpassing some of the major powers in the sector. With respect to investment to increase capacity for research and development, Mexico ranks sixth worldwide.

There are over 190 companies within the aerospace industry, employing nearly 30 000 workers and seek to capitalize on the opportunities our country. The vast majority are foreign companies who have migrated to Mexico in recent years, inspired by the success of the automotive and electrical-electronics.

Companies established in Mexico

Employment in industry

Thanks to that every year about 90 000 graduate students in engineering and technology, the Mexican aerospace industry provides skilled human capital. The country has over 750 000 students in engineering and technology, as well as 900 graduate programs related to these topics.

Mexico is also the country with the most competitive operating costs for the aerospace industry. According to the study? Competitive Alternatives 2008? KPMG, the country can save over 30 percent in operating costs compared to current industry leaders.

The aerospace market is in a phase of rapid growth. Over the past five years the growth of exports of the sector has been double digit, with a total of 3 thousand 133 million dollars in 2008. In addition, Mexico is the ninth U.S. supplier industry and the sixth in the European Union.

Imports and exports of the Mexican aerospace industry

Among the most important companies in this industry in the country are:

ITR, General Electric, Honeywell, Bombardier Aerospace, Raytheon, Cessna, Gulfstream, Bussman, Sanmina, Frisse Aerospace, Goodrich, Chomalloy, Safran, Labinal Mexico, Turbo Repair Technologies, Howmet de Mexico, Maquilas Teta Kawi, Mexicana Airlines , Indoor Air and Electronics Laurance.

Success Stories

• Aernnova

  Aernnova Spanish company decided to invest in Mexico because of the great advantages that the Free Trade in North America offers our industry. "Of the three countries that signed the treaty, Mexico is the most interesting option for the airline industry. Our company decided to invest in a manufacturing plant in Queretaro (before going to other parts of the world) mainly for the promotion and the support offered by the Mexican government and, more specifically, ProMéxico. "

  Ricardo Farias Iñurria, CEO, Aernnova Mexico

• Honeywell

  Mexico's efforts in the field of research and development through programs of incentives offered by the National Council of Science and Technology, as well as high levels of university education are key factors in attracting investment to Mexico. Baja California's proximity to the United States and its skilled workforce make it an ideal place for the aerospace industry to continue its growth?

  Alfredo Cardenas, Director, Research and Development Center Honeywell Mexicali

• ITR

  Spanish designer ITR turbine is part of a worldwide network of leaders in the aerospace industry, "ProMéxico has supported the bond with government agencies, research centers and companies in our industry that have driven the development of RTI. Moreover, ProMéxico the publicity has made our achievements and plans of growth has been crucial to strengthen our presence in the international market. "

  Emilio Otero Marban, Director and CEO, ITR Mexico

• Triumph

  Triumph, a leading manufacturer of parts for the aerospace, arrives in Mexico with an investment of 208 million dollars and the generation of thousand jobs, thanks to a bi-national culture that offers responsive human resources and strategic location ensures that generates confidence and the success of the investment?.