Hidalgo asserts its presence in the international aerospace industry

The state of Hidalgo formally established itself as a leader in advanced manufacturing and technological design in central Mexico with the inauguration of the First International Congress on Aerospace Innovation.

During the event, Carlos Henkel Escorza, Secretary of Economic Development (SEDECO), noted that this congress is the ideal platform to promote and position Hidalgo as an undisputed leader in advanced manufacturing, technological development, and aerospace design; furthermore, the state possesses the strategic connectivity, infrastructure, and political will to successfully integrate into global value chains.

The Congress brings together the aerospace elite, including international delegations and top-tier firms such as NASA’s Space Center Houston, the Embassy of the Russian Federation, and scientists from Samara State University—a leading center for space research.

It also features global executives from SAFRAN Mexico Group and the Mexican Federation of the Aerospace Industry (FEMIA), as well as representatives from the Metropolitan Aerospace Cluster, comprising Hidalgo, Mexico City, and the State of Mexico.

With the First International Congress on Aerospace Innovation, the state is elevating its competitiveness to “first-class” status, ensuring that technological development translates into cutting-edge education and high-value jobs for the youth of Hidalgo.