Aerospace Manufacturers Gather This Month In Mexico To Discuss Critical Industry Issues

Aerospace manufacturers currently in production in Mexico, as well as those considering options for low-cost country investment and sourcing, will gather in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico from October 20 -22, 2009 at The Offshore Group's Aerospace Manufacturing in Mexico Conference.

Ricardo Dominguez Quijano will be one of the event's featured speakers. Mr. Dominguez, of the Mexican Professional Aeronautical Engineers Association, will discuss the provisions and ramifications of a 2007 agreement that enables aerospace companies in Mexico to certify aerospace designs and components in accordance with U.S. Standards, and in compliance with FAA Regulatory issues. The Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement, or BASA, aims to streamline production and to avoid costly recertifications or secondary reviews.

Mexico is home to approximately 120 aerospace companies, and employs a work force that is rapidly approaching 20,000 workers. The Offshore Group's Guaymas and Empalme, Sonora, Mexico industrial parks are home to one of the nation's fastest developing aerospace clusters.

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