Market Overview
From 1990 to 2006, Mexico ranked in the top 30 aerospace markets for U.S. exporters – a key, ever-advancing sector within aviation. During this period, export sales from the U.S. to Mexico grew by an annual average of 23.87%. Over the last few years there has been significant investment in manufacturing facilities by Bombardier, Honeywell, Ellison Surface Technologies, Hawker Beechcraft and Airpas Aviation, among others. Aerospace groups have announced that they will invest an additional $279M into the sector over the next few years. The Mexican government is working to attract more aerospace manufacturing investment - creating opportunities for U.S. suppliers.
Best Prospects/Services
More passengers are flying, a greater number of airlines are operating, and airports are upgrading and expanding both physically and operationally. Subsequently, opportunities are available in every aspect of the aviation industry. When the major contributors to the aviation industry (i.e. airlines, airports, etc.) grow, so do those smaller to mid-sized firms that supply the inputs to these larger industry contributors.
Best prospects for products and services in the aviation /aerospace industry include:
- Airplanes parts and spare parts
- Remodeling services
- MRO and FBO services
- Ground support equipment
- Security systems
- Identification systems
- Access controls
- Luggage checking systems
Market Opportunities
The primary project to increase infrastructure in aviation is to construct three entirely new commercial airports in the Mayan Riviera, Mar de Cortes and Ensenada. Nevertheless, thirty-one existing airports will be substantially expanded, including Toluca, Puebla, Cancun, San Jose del Cabo, Loreto, Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Sixteen of these projects have either started or will start no later than late 2008. An additional two more expansion projects and a new airport plan (in Merida) are currently being studied. Of the USD $5.5B in investment required by the aviation portion of the plan, over 45% is to come from the private sector and the remainder from the Mexican government.
Resources
Ministry of Communications and Transportation
The National Infrastructure Plan
Airports of Mexico Informational Website
Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA)
Aeropuertos del Sureste (ASUR)
Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA)
Market Research
GE Infrastructure Queretaro plant expansion
General Electric Infrastructure Queretaro (GEIQ) has enlarged its specialized engineering center, established in 1999, devoted to the design of aircraft and wind-energy generating turbines. This expansion will generate about 600 new jobs for newly graduated engineers. Currently there are about 1000 engineers specialized in the aeronautical industry, working at GEIQ facility.
This expansion of GEIQ, as well as other companies’ attracts investment in this highly specialized field, creating opportunities for U.S. exporters that are suppliers of tools and instruments required for the manufacturing processes, as well as specialized parts.To obtain the full text of this report please contact us.
Aerospace Sector Activities
Mexico is reaching for the moon in its aerospace industry. With 125 firms and 16,500 workers, the industry is continuing to grow. During the 1990s, Mexico moved on and off the top twenty U.S. aerospace export markets chart. However in the 21st century, Mexico has been increasing their aerospace imports from the United States. In 2006, Mexican businesses have doubled their purchase of U.S. aerospace products from the previous year, which is a jump from 17th to 11th place on the list. To obtain the full text of this report please contact us.
Puebla Airport Expansion Project
As part of the strategy to decentralize the operations of the Mexico City International Airport, the Mexican Federal Government has designed a Metropolitan System of Airports using four peripheral airports: Toluca, Puebla, Cuernavaca and Querétaro. To respond to the high demand expected in the near future, Puebla Airport authorities are undertaking an ambitious expansion project. To obtain the full text of this report please contact us.
Airport and Ground Support Equipment 2007
The Mexican government is developeing a Strategic Plan to decentralize the operations of the Mexico City Airport, through a Metropolitan System of Airports integrated by the peripheral airports inToluca, Puebla, Cuernavaca and Querétaro. Other airports will also receive investment to increase capacity and improve cargo and passenger services. At the same time, most Mexican airlines have programs to renovate or increase their fleets. To obtain the full text of this report please contact us.
Mexico: Aviation Industry Opportunities
Mexico is no new client to American aviation exporters. From 1990 to 2006, Mexico ranked as a top 30 aerospace market for U.S. exporters – a key, ever-advancing sector within aviation. During this period, export sales from the U.S. to Mexico grew by an annual average of 23.87%. Moreover, this relationship has only been strengthened through the years. In 1998, the Mexican government began privatizing operations within the national airport system – a privatization policy that aided in the aviation industry’s remarkable growth. Today, Mexico has the most developed airport infrastructure in Latin America. As well, Mexico City serves as the single most important airport in the region, capable of servicing more than 32 million passengers annually and 900 flights daily. A pattern is noticeable in Mexico: more passengers are flying, a greater number of airlines are operating, and airports are upgrading and expanding both physically and operationally. In short, Mexican aviation offers opportunities to nearly all who comprise this immense industry. To obtain the full text of this report please contact us.
Further Information, Comments or Questions
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