Keeping Aerospace Moving in Mexico’s Fast-Growing Market

Mexico’s aerospace industry is in the midst of an impressive climb. Nearshoring, global investment and a growing base of skilled talent have transformed the country into a key hub in the global aerospace supply chain. In cities like Querétaro, Monterrey and across the Bajío corridor, OEMs, Tier 1 and 2 suppliers and MRO operators are producing at a pace where speed, precision and reliability are the foundation of success.

This momentum brings both opportunity and challenge. Growth is creating new avenues for investment, but it also raises the bar for supply chain performance. Understanding how Mexico’s aerospace sector is evolving and the logistical strategies that keep it moving is essential for staying ahead.

Mexico’s Expanding Aerospace Footprint

According to the Mexican Federation of the Aerospace Industry (FEMIA), Mexico is the 12th largest exporter of aerospace components in the world and ranks among the top five destinations for aerospace foreign direct investment in the Americas. Mexico Now reported that in 2025 the domestic aerospace market is valued at $11.2 billion, with projections showing it will nearly double by 2029, growing at more than 15 percent annually.

Proximity to the United States, direct trade routes to Europe and Asia and well-established industrial clusters give Mexico a clear competitive advantage. As the sector grows, production volumes increase, supplier networks expand and demand for specialized parts intensifies. This growth continues to apply pressure on aerospace manufacturers and operators who depend on tightly-timed production schedules and maintenance windows.

In a market moving this quickly, even one delayed component can halt production or keep an aircraft grounded. Partnering with a logistics provider who understands both the network and the unique demands of aerospace is key to keeping operations on schedule.

Where Local Knowledge Meets Aerospace Logistics

Ascent Global Logistics has worked in Mexico’s aerospace sector for more than 15 years, with a team of over 175 employees based in five strategic locations: Aguascalientes, Mexico City, Querétaro, Puebla and Monterrey. For our major aerospace customers, we consistently achieve a 99% on-time performance rate – proof that our local expertise, operational precision and global network deliver results when it matters most.

 Drawing on over 40 years of time-critical expertise and hands-on aviation experience operating our own airline, USA Jet, we combine our local presence and specialized knowledge of Mexico’s markets to deliver a unique understanding of what it takes to keep aerospace supply chains moving.

Our teams operate within Mexico’s aerospace hubs, working closely with local partners to build strong ties with suppliers, customs authorities, carriers and airport operations on both sides of the U.S.–Mexico border. These relationships give us the insight to anticipate challenges and resolve them before they cause delays.

Backed by a vast global network, we can move high-priority shipments by any mode, including ground expedite, air charter, on-board courier (OBC) and airfreight. We also offer Fast Boat, an ocean solution for larger-volume moves that require faster transit than standard ocean freight.

In aerospace, parts are often high-value, highly-regulated and follow precise timelines. Ascent’s proprietary PEAK™ platform provides real-time tracking, predictive analytics and digital documentation for every shipment. Powering that technology is a 24/7 operations team and an extensive provider network, ready to make quick adjustments when conditions change.

Supporting Global Supply Chains from Mexico

With rising expectations for logistics performance in the aerospace sector, cross-border supply chains between the U.S. and Mexico demand partners who can manage everything from planned production to last-minute emergencies while controlling costs and maintaining speed.

Today, Ascent works with some of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers, designing end-to-end logistics solutions tailored to their needs. On one recent project, when a leading airline faced an AOG situation, we quickly stepped in to deliver an engine from Canada to Colombia in just 8 hours, getting the airline back in service faster than planned and avoiding costly downtime.

Whether delivering critical MRO parts, supplying production lines, or coordinating cross-border shipments of sensitive components, our role is to keep supply chains running without interruption and help customers move more efficiently.

Our commitment is to combine local knowledge, global reach and decades of operational experience to meet these demands. In aerospace, the clock is always ticking. We turn that urgency into action, keeping production lines moving, aircraft flying and costs in check.

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