Mexico Strengthens Aerospace Position

Mexico’s aerospace industry is set to maintain its growth trajectory as companies continue to make long-term investments in advanced manufacturing, engineering and specialized talent.

GE Aerospace is investing US$44.7 million in its Mexican operations this year, with approximately US$40.2 million allocated to its facility in Hermosillo, Sonora. The plant manufactures high-precision rotating parts, rotors and other critical components for LEAP aircraft engines used in models such as the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo. The remaining US$4.5 million will go to the company’s Saltillo, Coahuila, operation, which produces harnesses and fluid-management systems.

The investment reflects Mexico’s growing role in global aerospace supply chains. According to GE Aerospace Querétaro General Director Andrés Soler, the country has developed highly specialized manufacturing capabilities and engineering talent that support increasingly complex technologies.

GE’s engineering center in Querétaro is also playing a key role in future aerospace development. The facility is one of only a handful of the company’s engineering centers worldwide and generates an average of 30 patents per year.

Despite geopolitical uncertainty and the upcoming review of the USMCA, aerospace companies continue to view Mexico as a long-term manufacturing and engineering hub. GE Aerospace invested an additional US$32.4 million in Mexico in 2025, citing sustained demand for its products.

The next challenge for Mexico will be strengthening domestic suppliers and expanding the participation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 companies. With major aerospace manufacturers already established in the country, the development of a deeper local supply base could further increase Mexico’s integration into the global aviation industry.

Mexico’s aerospace exports reached an estimated US$13.6 billion in 2025, reinforcing its position as the world’s fourth-largest aerospace exporter.