Aviation and Aerospace Manufacturing Industry in Mexico
Aviation and Aerospace Manufacturing Industry in Mexico
The aviation and aerospace industry in Mexico is one of the three largest industries manufacturing in Mexico today. This sector has proven to be a lucrative investment for Mexico and its manufacturing base, exceeding $11.8 billion annually as of 2024 data. In fact, according to the International Trade Administration, Mexico’s aerospace sector has grown from around 100 companies in 2004, to over 368 organizations as of mid-2022—and growing.
In terms of employment, the aerospace companies in Mexico that are currently operating in various cities across the country ultimately employ more than 200,000 people. As the aviation and aerospace industry continues to expand, it will simultaneously create even more jobs throughout the whole of Mexico.
Mexico has become the location of choice for aerospace and aviation companies seeking a low-cost manufacturing footprint in North America. NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and now the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) also play a role in attracting aircraft manufacturer operations because of the low relative cost for raw materials. Today, nearly every component of an aircraft can be manufactured in Mexico, including turbines, fuselages and sensors for jet engines. Mexico is also highly skilled and competitive when it comes to aerospace and aviation maintenance, repair, system upgrades and more.
Also, while Mexico’s cost structure leads to great savings, the Mexican government has laid out a comprehensive, sound, multi-year plan that aims to increase and improve the country’s aerospace market focusing on design, development, and engineering output as a way to entice foreign companies. Predictably, the plan highlights the attractive price of labor in Mexico and the numerous technical schools around the country that support the Mexican aerospace industry and subsequent markets.
Mexico has become the location of choice for aerospace and aviation companies seeking a low-cost manufacturing footprint in North America. NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and now the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) also play a role in attracting aircraft manufacturer operations because of the low relative cost for raw materials. Today, nearly every component of an aircraft can be manufactured in Mexico, including turbines, fuselages and sensors for jet engines. Mexico is also highly skilled and competitive when it comes to aerospace and aviation maintenance, repair, system upgrades and more.
Also, while Mexico’s cost structure leads to great savings, the Mexican government has laid out a comprehensive, sound, multi-year plan that aims to increase and improve the country’s aerospace market focusing on design, development, and engineering output as a way to entice foreign companies. Predictably, the plan highlights the attractive price of labor in Mexico and the numerous technical schools around the country that support the Mexican aerospace industry and subsequent markets.
Aerospace Manufacturing in Mexico
The states that are most focused on the aviation and aerospace industry in Mexico are Baja California—specifically, Tijuana and Mexicali—as well as in Queretaro and Nuevo Leon. Many of these locations are home to global aerospace clusters that are capable of everything from design and engineering to aerospace parts fabrication and assembly.
An important part of the aviation, aerospace and defense manufacturing industry’s initial success in Mexico was its willingness to work with shelter service providers like NAPS—and that same openness to strategic partnership is as true as ever today.
The NAPS Advantage
Because the aerospace industry is highly regulated and carefully monitored by virtually all governments around the globe, NAPS’ full-service Administration and Compliance Management Program is a perfect fit. We provide 100% transparency and detailed documentation for virtually every administrative transaction performed by NAPS on behalf of our clients. This information includes all of the factory’s Human Resource, Accounting, Import/Export and Environmental Health and Safety activities.
Partner with a manufacturing specialist in Mexico
Whether you’re an aerospace firm looking to expand, you’re considering nearshoring for your operation, or you’re simply curious about how Mexico stacks up to other global manufacturing hubs, the team of experts at NAPS can help. Contact us today for more information on the Mexico aerospace and aviation manufacturing industry or call us at (888) 511-2563 to see how we can assist your aerospace company to relocate or establish aviation or aerospace manufacturing in Mexico. You can also learn about other major manufacturing industries in Mexico and discover how NAPS can help you move your manufacturing to Mexico.
Partner with a manufacturing specialist in Mexico
Whether you’re an aerospace firm looking to expand, you’re considering nearshoring for your operation, or you’re simply curious about how Mexico stacks up to other global manufacturing hubs, the team of experts at NAPS can help. Contact us today for more information on the Mexico aerospace and aviation manufacturing industry or call us at (888) 511-2563 to see how we can assist your aerospace company to relocate or establish aviation or aerospace manufacturing in Mexico. You can also learn about other major manufacturing industries in Mexico and discover how NAPS can help you move your manufacturing to Mexico.
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