Mexico Aerospace Investment Halves as Exports Reach New Highs
Foreign capital going into Mexican aerospace plants halved last year, to US$171.8 million. Exports, employment and factory expansions kept climbing anyway. The post Mexico Aerospace Investment Halves as Exports Reach New Highs appeared first on The Rio Times .
Mexico's investment in aerospace manufacturing fell by 49.6% in 2025 to US$171.8 million, according to Economy Ministry data. However, the country's aerospace exports reached a record-high US$11 billion, making it the world's fourth-largest exporter of aerospace goods. The industry employs over 50,000 people, with the majority of companies located in five states: Querétaro, Chihuahua, Baja California, Sonora, and Nuevo León.
Major players such as Airbus, Safran, and Viva Aerobus have announced expansion plans and new facilities in Mexico. Despite the strong export numbers, concerns remain about the impact of U.S. tariffs, labor reform, and the ongoing review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (T-MEC) on future investment decisions.
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