Airbus in Mexico
Our presence in the region
Airbus has been present in Mexico for more than 40 years and has a long-term commitment to the development of the country's aerospace industry.
In Mexico, Airbus directly employs more than 650 people in its three divisions, generates more than 15,000 indirect jobs and spends more than $650 million annually through its supply chain. Through its industrial presence, Airbus is playing an important role in building industrial capacity in Mexico.
Airbus’ presence includes a Helicopter Customer Centre offering world-class maintenance, customer support, and pilot and technician training for over 400 helicopters in Mexico, the Caribbean and north of South America. The company also operates a training centre in Mexico City, which houses two A320 Full Flight Simulators. In addition, Airbus operates a manufacturing facility in Querétaro, producing emergency hatches and doors for the A320 Family, bulk cargo and cargo doors for widebody aircraft, and various subassemblies for Airbus Helicopters.
As part of Airbus Defence and Space, Airbus Public Safety and Security (PSS) offers advanced mobile communication solutions to collect, process, and deploy intelligence. Mexico plays a key role as the headquarters for PSS, supporting public agencies and enhancing emergency response and national security.
Our products & services
With more than four decades of direct presence in Mexico, Airbus is the country's leading aerospace company with more than 50% market share of the country's in-service commercial aircraft fleet, 20+ in-service military aircraft, and an in-service fleet of 140+ helicopters.
Commercial Aircraft in Mexico
Our products & services
Airbus dominates Mexico's commercial aviation market with over 50% of the in-service fleet. Aerounion, Awesome Cargo, Mas Air, Volaris, and Viva together operate more than 230 Airbus aircraft
The Airbus Mexico Training Centre (AMTC) has two A320 Full Flight Simulators (FFS) and offers pilot-type rating, recurrent and maintenance training for the A320 Family.
In addition, NAVBLUE has conducted airworthiness and simultaneous operations studies for Mexico City International Airport (AICM), Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles (AIFA) and Toluca International Airport (TLC).
Helicopters in Mexico
Our products & services
In Mexico, Airbus Helicopters is the leading manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, with a fleet of more than 160 helicopters flying in the country.
Airbus has had a direct presence in Mexico since 1982 with helicopter facilities that provide customer support, maintenance, repair and overhaul services, as well as pilot and technician training.
From its facilities in Mexico, Airbus Helicopters supports its customers in the country as well as in Central America, the Caribbean, Ecuador, Colombia, Guyana and Suriname.
Our products & services
Defence in Mexico
Mexico is the largest operator of Airbus military transport aircraft in Latin America, with more than 20 aircraft, including the latest C295 version. In 2017, Airbus inaugurated a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility at Santa Lucia Air Base.
Mexico is the Latin American headquarters of Airbus Defence and Space's Public Safety and Security (PSS) business, which provides advanced mobile communications solutions for intelligence gathering, processing and dissemination.
Space in Mexico
The Airbus Intelligence Programme line is also present in Mexico through a Direct Receiving Station (DRS) operated by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Environment & sustainability
Through the Airbus Foundation, the company has provided humanitarian aid to support the Mexican people during the COVID-19 pandemic, the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in 2023, and other crises. Airbus also has implemented Community Impact projects, including educational programmes such as Discovery Space, benefiting over 300 children, and reforestation activities.
Additionally, Airbus contributes to Mexico's aviation innovation, as seen in its support for the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Mexico contest, which accelerates SAF production through biomass diversity.
Levelling up local partners and regional growth
Airbus invests over $650 million USD annually in Mexico’s supply chain, supporting more than 15,000 indirect jobs. The country plays a vital role in Airbus’ operations, with propulsion systems being the most procured commodity, followed by aerostructures and cabin equipment.
These components, essential to Airbus' manufacturing process, highlight Mexico’s expertise in advanced aerospace production.
The latest from Mexico
In the spotlight
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Stories Commercial AircraftAirbus demonstrates A330neo performance during high-altitude test campaign
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Press releases CompanyAirbus Defence and Space, the Mexican Space Agency and Mexican start-up Dereum Labs…
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Press releases Airbus FoundationAirbus Foundation, Viva Aerobus and Volaris support COVID-19 relief efforts in Mexico
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Press releases Commercial AircraftVivaAerobus takes delivery of its first A321neo
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