FAMEX 2027 to Feature Drones and Defense Tech
FAMEX 2027 (Mexico Aerospace Fair) will feature exhibitions of drones, military aircraft, and new defense technologies, according to General Disraelí Gómez Herrera, director of the event, during an interview with Guillermo Ortega. The event is scheduled to take place from April 20 to 24, 2027, at the Santa Lucía Military Air Base, located next to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
Gómez Herrera highlighted Mexico's position as the world's 12th-largest producer of aerospace components, noting that the event represents an opportunity to attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen the domestic aerospace industry. He also pointed out that FAMEX has established itself as one of the most important aerospace events in Latin America.
“It has certainly become the strategic meeting place for the aerospace industry in Latin America,” said Gómez Herrera, explaining that the event takes two years to organize due to the participation of companies, diplomatic representatives, armed forces, and international experts.
Among the key new features for the 2027 edition is the inclusion of areas dedicated to drones and unmanned aircraft, technologies that are currently transforming military and security strategies in various countries.
“There will be many drones and UAVs—that is, both small and large unmanned aircraft,” the general said, confirming that these systems will have a dedicated area for demonstrations. For the first time, the event will also feature a pavilion dedicated to defense and security, as well as an innovation space where universities and companies can present technology projects and seek funding.
Regarding the Mexican Air Force's capabilities, Gómez Herrera estimated that it ranks second or third on the continent in terms of the number of aircraft, although he clarified that there are different ways to assess its capabilities.
The military official also reported that the Ministry of National Defense has invested in Hercules aircraft and helicopters, although deliveries are expected to take a couple of years.
