North American manufacturers are rebuilding production networks around proximity to the U.S. market — not just relocating factories. With Mexico's share of U.S.-serving supply chains projected to climb to 36% and total-cost logic reshaping executive decisions, the window for first-mover advantage is narrowing.

Mexico's aerospace sector has grown to nearly 400 companies across 19 states, generating an estimated $11 billion in exports in 2025 — underpinned by AS9100 certification, USMCA trade architecture, and sustained OEM expansion across five anchor clusters. For any OEM or Tier 1 supplier evaluating North American production options, the data makes...

The global commercial aircraft backlog remains at record highs, and 64% of aerospace companies still report active supply chain disruptions, according to Roland Berger. Companies with certified, regionally distributed production capacity are recovering faster — and OEM pressure for regional integration is making that certification gap a...