While many industries are struggling in the current down economy, aerospace continues to post robust results in Mexico. Aerospace manufacturing and support services in the country have grown from a relatively minor industry in the 1990s to become one of the world’s leaders by 2010. Particularly in recent years, as the momentum of clusters grew, the industry has exploded from about 60 companies in 2004 to over 200 currently. Export sales are projected at US$3.4 billion for 2009, and are expected to exceed US$4 billion in 2010.
Tijuana, the center of one of Mexico’s aerospace clusters, will host a forum in March to bring together aircraft manufacturers and suppliers of the parts and components they need. The event will feature a conference series as well as one-on-one matchmaking meetings. Full information and registration can be found here: