TRIADA AEROSPACE & DEFENCE CITY QUERÉTARO

A New Era for Mexican Aerospace

Triada Aerospace & Defence City – Querétaro represents a new national aerospace manufacturing hub designed to support the Mexican Air Force, domestic aviation programs, and international aerospace production.

1,000 hectare aerospace campus

Helicopter manufacturing

UAV development

Aerospace research facilities

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Executive Summary

Triada Aeroespacial Mexico proposes the development of a world-class aerospace manufacturing and innovation campus in Querétaro.

The project will support:

  • Domestic helicopter production
  • UAV development program
  • Aerospace research
  • Export manufacturing

Total Investment:

$3 Billion

Strengthening National Aerospace Capability

Benefits:

  • Domestic aerospace manufacturing
  • Military helicopter production
    UAV technology development
  • Export industry growth

Economic impact:

  • 13,000 high-skilled jobs
  • Regional aerospace cluster expansion

 

Master Plan
1,000 Hectare Aerospace Campus

Zone A — Main Runway & Flight Test Center

~200 hectares

  • 3,200 m runway
  • capable of:
    • transport aircraft
    • military aircraft
    • large drones
Zone B — MD Helicopters Manufacturing

~180 hectares

Production for:

  • MD 500 series
  • MD 530F
  • military scout helicopters
  • light attack helicopters
Zone C — Mooney International Helicopters

~160 hectares

Production:

  • Mooney civilian helicopters
  • corporate helicopters
  • light utility helicopters
  • optionally military trainer rotorcraft
Zone D — Drone & Autonomous Systems

~140 hectares

Programs:

  • military drones
  • ISR drones
  • border surveillance UAV
  • loitering munitions
  • cargo drones
 
Zone E — Aerospace Research & Technology Park

~120 hectares

Partners:

  • Mexican Air Force
  • universities
  • defense contractors
Zone F — Industrial Suppliers

~120 hectares

Suppliers for:

  • landing gear
  • electronics
  • avionics
  • composites
  • turbines
  • battery systems
Zone G — Logistics & Cargo Hub

~80 hectares

Facilities:

  • cargo terminal
  • export warehouse
  • bonded customs zone
  • rail connection

Airfield & Flight Test Center

Advanced Aerospace Test Infrastructure

Advanced Aerospace Test Infrastructure

Specifications:

Runway length: 3,200 m
Taxiways: dual parallel system

Capabilities:

  • helicopter testing
    • UAV testing
    • military aircraft support

Flight Test Facilities

Facilities:

  • Prototype hangars
  • Engine test cells
  • Avionics test
  • Laboratories
  • Control tower

Supports:

  • Rotorcraft certification
  • UAV development
  • Military aircraft testing

MD Helicopters Production Campus

Production focus:

  • MD 530F
  • MD 500 series
  • Military scout helicopters

Production capacity:

100 helicopters per year

MD Helicopters Production Facilities

Facilities include:

  • Fuselage manufacturing plant
  • Composite structures plant
  • Rotor systems manufacturing
  • Avionics integration center
  • Final assembly line

Mooney Helicopter Campus

Mooney Helicopters – Next Generation Rotorcraft

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Production focus:

  • Corporate helicopters
  • Air ambulance helicopters
  • Utility helicopters

Capacity:

60 helicopters annually

Mooney Helicopter Facilities

Facilities include:

  • Helicopter R&D center
  • Composite manufacturing plant
  • Avionics integration
  • Helicopter final assembly
  • Customer delivery center

UAV & Drone Development

Autonomous Systems & UAV Innovation

Programs include:

  • Surveillance drones
  • Military UAVs
  • Cargo drones
  •  Autonomous flight systems
UAV Design Center

Size: ~15,000 m²

Used for:

  • Drone airframe design
  • AI software development
  • Control systems
Autonomous Systems Lab

Size: ~10,000 m²

Research areas:

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Swarm drones
  • Autonomous navigation
UAV Manufacturing Plant

Size: ~25,000 m²

Production of:

  • ISR drones
  • Tactical drones
  • Cargo drones

Capacity:

300+ drones per year

Sensor & Payload Integration Center

Size: ~8,000 m²

Integrates:

  • Cameras
  • Radar
  • Communication systems

Aerospace Research & Technology Park

Innovation & Research Campus

Facilities:

  • Aerodynamics laboratories
  • Composite materials research
  • Propulsion testing labs
  • Software development centers

Industry Partnership Ecosystem

Partners may include:

  • Universities
  • Aerospace suppliers
  • Defense technology companies

Purpose:

  • Research collaboration
  • Workforce training
  • Innovation development

Aerospace Supply Chain Hub

Facilities for suppliers:

  • Avionics manufacturers
  • Composite producers
  • Turbine component suppliers
  • Aerospace electronics companies

Global Aerospace Logistics Center

Facilities:

  • Cargo warehouses
  • Bonded customs zone
  • Freight distribution center

Supports:

  • International exports
  • Supply chain logistics

Economic Impact

Economic & Industrial Impact

The Triada Aerospace & Defence City serves as a catalyst for Mexico’s industrial evolution, fostering a high-tier workforce and a robust domestic supply chain in the Querétaro region.

Sector Category Projected Employment
Manufacturing 5,000
Engineering & Research 3,000
Suppliers & Supply Chain 3,000
Operations & Logistics 2,000
Total National Job Creation 13,000
Direct Capital Investment $3.0 Billion USD
Regional Development Querétaro Cluster

Development Timeline

Development Timeline

A phased implementation strategy designed for operational readiness and infrastructure integrity.

Phase 1

YEARS 1 – 2

  • • Runway Construction: Development of the 3,200m strategic landing strip.
  • • Infrastructure: Core utilities and site security implementation.
Phase 2

YEARS 2 – 4

  • • Helicopter Factories: Launch of MD and Mooney manufacturing campuses.
  • • Logistics Hub: Completion of bonded warehouses and export connections.
Phase 3

YEARS 3 – 5

  • • Drone Complex: 140-hectare autonomous flight and assembly zone.
  • • Research Campus: Engineering labs and technology transfer centers.

Investment Overview

Investment Overview

The capital allocation for Triada Aerospace & Defence City is strategically distributed to ensure world-class infrastructure, cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, and a sustainable innovation ecosystem.

ComponentEstimated Cost
Airfield & Strategic Runway$525M
Manufacturing Facilities$1.4B
Research & Development Park$400M
Campus Infrastructure & Support$600M
Total Project Investment$3.0 Billion

Strategic Partnership with FAM

Strategic Partnership with FAM

Triada Aerospace & Defence City is architected to serve as a cornerstone for national security, providing the infrastructure and technical expertise necessary to support the Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (FAM) in achieving long-term strategic objectives.

Core Support Pillars:

  • • Mexican Air Force Modernization: Streamlining fleet upgrades and maintenance through domestic facilities.
  • • Domestic Aerospace Capability: Reducing reliance on foreign OEMs by establishing local production and MRO hubs.
  • • UAV Development Programs: Accelerating the deployment of sovereign surveillance and reconnaissance technologies.

This synergy strengthens Mexico’s position as a global aerospace leader, merging industrial innovation with national defense priorities.

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