Mexico’s Aerospace Hubs Boost Export Potential
Mexico's aerospace industry concentrates its main clusters and manufacturing hubs in Sonora, Chihuahua, Baja California, and Querétaro, where companies specializing in aircraft components, engines, electrical systems, avionics, and aircraft maintenance operate.
These regions have industrial capabilities that enable Mexico to participate in the supply chains of international manufacturers.
According to the Ministry of Economy, Mexico had 135 businesses dedicated to aerospace equipment manufacturing as of May 2026, based on data from the National Statistical Directory of Economic Units (DENUE).
Sonora leads the country with 41 facilities, followed by Chihuahua with 30 and Baja California with 27. Together, these three states account for 98 economic units, equivalent to 72.6% of the national total for this industrial segment.
This classification specifically covers aerospace equipment manufacturing and excludes service providers, maintenance companies, and other suppliers associated with the sector.
The industrial presence of Mexico's main aerospace hubs is also reflected in foreign trade.
According to the Ministry of Economy, Baja California led Mexican exports of aircraft, spacecraft, and their parts during the first quarter of 2026, with US$116 million. Querétaro ranked second, with US$94.7 million, followed by Sonora, with US$36.2 million.
These figures correspond to the commercial category of aircraft, spacecraft, and their parts and therefore do not necessarily reflect all goods and services associated with the aerospace industry.
The distribution of manufacturing capabilities and exports highlights the participation of different Mexican regions in international supply chains, with complementary specializations in engines, electrical systems, aerostructures, avionics, and aircraft maintenance.
The development of aerospace hubs also creates opportunities to expand the industrial supply base in machining, manufacturing, metal component production, electrical systems, and specialized services.
In Sonora, the capabilities of the Guaymas-Empalme corridor offer opportunities in engine components and metalworking processes, while Baja California maintains operations focused on aerostructures
