Diehl Aviation has officially inaugurated its new site in Querétaro, Mexico, with a celebratory ceremony attended by senior figures from Mexican politics as well as customers from the international aviation industry. The event marks the completion of the next strategic step in expanding the German aviation supplier’s presence in the Americas, further strengthening its proximity to customers across the region.
The new facility, located in the PyMe Industrial Park near Santiago de Querétaro, provides over 8,200 m² of production and office space. A second phase of expansion is already planned, which will add a further 4,000 to 6,000 m². With a total investment in the double-digit million-euro range, the new site underscores Diehl Aviation’s long-term commitment to the region.
Production at the Querétaro site will commence shortly after the official inauguration. The facility will produce a range of components for the civil aviation sector, including the extra-spacious overhead stowage compartments for the Airbus A220. The manufacture of interior components for Eve eVTOL aircraft is also planned at a later stage. While around 20 employees are currently based on site, the workforce is expected to grow to approximately 500 people in the medium term.
By establishing its presence in Querétaro, Diehl Aviation is positioning itself closer to major customers such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer. The location offers significant advantages, including time zone alignment with final assembly lines in Brazil, Canada and the United States, shorter transport times, and a stronger local supply chain. In addition, Querétaro’s well-developed infrastructure and its status as one of Mexico’s leading aerospace hubs create an ideal environment for growth.
“Opening our new site in Querétaro is a big milestone in Diehl Aviation’s global strategy,” commented Jörg Schuler, CEO of Diehl Aviation. “This step brings us even closer to our customers in the Americas, enabling faster collaboration, higher efficiency, and greater responsiveness. At the same time, we are proud to contribute to the dynamic development of the Mexican aerospace sector by creating jobs and building competencies in the region.”
