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Seale & Associates advises aerospace suppliers and manufacturers on cross-border M&A between the United States and Mexico. Mexico exported more than US$10 billion in aerospace products for the first time in 2024, supported by 386 companies across 19 states, making it the world’s fourth largest aerospace exporter.

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Representative areas of expertise

Aerostructures Aircraft Maintenace, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Assembly Autonomous Systems Avionics Composites Cybersecurity Mission Systems Precision Machining Processing Propulsion and Landing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Weapon Systems and Munitions Displays and Controls

Mexico’s aerospace cluster and nearshoring

Mexican aerospace exports surpassed US$10 billion for the first time in 2024, at roughly US$10.7 billion, and exports grew close to 60% between 2021 and 2024.
The domestic market is projected to grow from US$11.2 billion in 2025 to US$22.7 billion by 2029.
Querétaro anchors engine and structures work, with Safran producing LEAP engine components alongside Airbus and GE operations.
Chihuahua hosts precision machining at scale, including Honeywell’s largest machining centre in Latin America, plus Boeing and Safran facilities.
A note on scope: cross-border transactions involving controlled defence technology trigger United States national security review under CFIUS and ITAR. The clean cross-border opportunity is commercial aerospace and nearshoring; defence capability is a qualification, not the cross-border thesis.

Transactions in this industry 13 transactions

Seale & Associates has advised on the following transactions in this sector.

Advisors in this industry

The bankers who have led the most transactions in this industry.

James Seale 12 transactions
Robert Whitney 10 transactions
Brett Carmel 3 transactions
Sergio García del Bosque 1 transaction

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Frequently asked questions

What drives the valuation of an aerospace supplier?

Certification and qualification status such as AS9100 and NADCAP, program backlog, platform position and customer diversification drive valuation more than revenue scale alone.

Do I need regulatory approval to sell to a foreign buyer?

Transactions involving controlled technology or defence work can require review under CFIUS and compliance with ITAR. This should be assessed at the start of a process, because it shapes the buyer universe.

¿Cuánto vale una empresa de manufactura aeroespacial en México?

El valor depende de las certificaciones AS9100 y NADCAP, el backlog de programas y la diversificación de clientes. Seale & Associates publica actualizaciones trimestrales de valuación del sector.

¿Por qué el nearshoring aumenta el valor de una empresa aeroespacial mexicana?

Porque los fabricantes de equipo original buscan capacidad certificada cerca de sus plantas en Norteamérica, y la capacidad certificada tarda años en construirse desde cero, lo que hace de la adquisición la vía más rápida.

Which aerospace subsectors does Seale cover?

Seale covers thirteen aerospace and defence subsectors spanning structures, components, machining, MRO and systems.