Querétaro’s aerospace industry at a turning point

The aerospace industry in Querétaro is at a key moment to consolidate its growth.

Jatziri Barrios, president of the Querétaro Aerocluster, shared that the sector maintains annual growth projections of between 10% and 15% for the next five years.

However, this progress will depend on addressing strategic challenges such as talent development, specialized infrastructure, and industrial sustainability.

Barrios emphasized that one of the greatest opportunities lies in strengthening human capital by adjusting curricula to the technical needs of the industry in order to shorten the time it takes for graduates to enter the workforce.

The Aerocluster works together with universities, government, and companies to create training and specialization programs that increase the competitiveness of the supply chain.

In terms of infrastructure, the sector identifies the need to expand industrial parks, guarantee energy capacity, and develop advanced manufacturing technologies. These actions will allow companies at different levels—from OEMs to Tier 4—to expand operations and meet growing global demand.

Another area of work is sustainability. The Aerocluster promotes collaborative projects with other state clusters to promote best environmental practices and mitigate impact at all stages of the supply chain.

This not only responds to international regulations but also increases Querétaro's attractiveness as a responsible investment destination.

The president pointed out that the state has unique competitive advantages. It also has a solid academic base with the Aeronautical University in Querétaro.

A diverse and consolidated industrial ecosystem, institutional support for investors, and a strategic location with first-class road and air connectivity.

These conditions, combined with the quality of life, position Querétaro as a strategic point for nearshoring in the aeronautical sector.