Diehl Aviation begins construction of new Mexican facility

In a celebratory event on August 27, 2024, representatives of the Mexican government and aviation supplier Diehl Aviation have laid the cornerstone for Diehl Aviation's new facility in Mexico, marking the official commencement of construction and bringing the company closer to its American clients. Several prominent Mexican government officials attended the event, including Francisco José Quiroga Fernández (Mexican Ambassador to Germany), Genaro Montes Díaz (Undersecretary of Sustainable Development of Querétaro), Alejandro Rolland (Director of Industrial Development, Querétaro), and Claudia Martínez Guevara (Mayor of El Marqués), recognising this significant development for the region.

The new facility, located in the PyMe Industrial Park near Santiago de Querétaro, will initially cover over 8,200 m² of production and office space, with plans to expand by an additional 4,000 m² to 6,000 m² in a second phase. The construction is being managed by Grupo Chufani, with production expected to begin in 2025. Initially, around 30 employees will be employed at the site, with the workforce expected to grow to approximately 500 in the medium term. The first product to be manufactured at the new Mexican site will be extra-spacious luggage compartments for the Airbus A220, which is assembled in Mirabel, Québec, and Mobile, Alabama, USA.

The new Mexican location will enable Diehl Aviation to enhance its collaboration with key customers, including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, and major local airlines. The American market is a key area of growth for Diehl Aviation, and the closer proximity to customers will facilitate more effective collaboration, reduce travel and transport times, and improve the company's competitiveness. The site also offers economic advantages, such as improved product costs and the potential to establish a local supply chain, alongside access to a pool of skilled workers.

CEO Jörg Schuler described the laying of the cornerstone as a strategic milestone for Diehl Aviation, emphasising the company's commitment to being closer to its key customers in North and Latin America, thereby strengthening its market position in the region. He noted that the new facility would not only expand production capacities but also enhance efficiency and sustainability. Schuler expressed enthusiasm for contributing to the local economy through the new Mexican plant and deepening partnerships with customers.