Mexico’s aerospace industry is a major contributor to global aviation and hosts manufacturing facilities, maintenance centers, research centers and technical schools. The various companies investing in the country’s thriving aerospace sector have created over 60,000 new jobs. Below are some of the top aerospace employers operating in Mexico that you should know about.
Top Aerospace Companies in Mexico to Know
- Airbus
- GKN Aerospace
- Safran
- Bombardier
- Collins Aerospace
Top Aerospace Companies in Mexico
Aeroméxico, founded in 1934, is based in Mexico City and has flights to 90 global destinations. Its parent company, Grupo Aeroméxico, also owns the regional airline Aeroméxico Connect. Aeroméxico is partly owned by Delta Air Lines.
Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, delivers a wide range of aviation products and services. The company is one of the largest aerospace innovators and has a state-of-the-art facility in Baja, California. There, it develops communications and entertainment systems for commercial and business airliners.
With over 13,000 workers in Mexico, Safran is one of the largest aerospace companies in the country. It manufactures equipment for aviation, defense and security use, including helicopter engines and auxiliary power units. Although headquartered in France, Safran has a presence in 27 countries.
Delta Air Lines has an MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) facility in Querétaro, Mexico, that it runs in conjunction with Aeromexico. Delta Airlines is based in Atlanta, Georgia; it is said to be the United States’ oldest airline and one of the world’s most active, with almost 6,000 flights daily.
GE Aerospace, one of the three divisions of GE, has a bustling presence in Latin America. The company says that Latin America is one of its biggest aviation centers outside of the United States. GE Aerospace operates five MRO (manufacturing, repair and overhaul) sites in Latin America, including one in Mexico.
GKN Aerospace is a global aerospace manufacturer of engine systems, aerostructures and various other products. It supports both civil and defense initiatives and also provides aftermarket services like engine maintenance and blade repairs. GKN Aerospace operates in over 12 countries, including Mexico.
Volaris is a budget airline based in Mexico City. The company, founded in 2005 as Vuela Airlines, carries passengers within Mexico and also to destinations in North, Central and South America. Volaris employs more than 7,000 people.
Bombardier manufactures luxury and military-grade jets. Because of its exclusive product offering, the company often works with business and government clientele. Bombardier operates a manufacturing plant in the state of Queretaro.
Cargo.One specializes in helping companies book and track air freight shipments. Its customers are both airlines and freight forwarders, which are the organizers of the shipments. Cargo.One says that 6,500 forwarding offices and more than 60 airlines use its services. It has an office in Baja California and is based in Germany.
Airbus has been working in Mexico’s aviation industry for over 30 years. The company supports over 5,000 jobs in the Latin American country. Meanwhile, it has long-standing partnerships with domestic airline companies and defense agencies, providing them with commercial airliners, helicopters and military transport aircraft.
