Safran Electrical & Power opens new wiring factory in Chihuahua, Mexico

Safran Electrical & Power announced this week that it has opened a new electrical wiring factory in Chihuahua, Mexico, reinforcing its status as the world’s largest aerospace wiring facility and as a trailblazer for the aerospace industry in Mexico.

Campus growth: Safran Electrical & Power in Chihuahua, Mexico

With Safran Electrical & Power’s fifth wiring plant, the Chihuahua campus now spans more than 71,000 m² and will employ 5,300 people. The site supports leading aerospace programmes for Airbus, ATR, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky, as well as space and advanced air mobility programmes, including Blue Origin and Wisk.

New 10,600 m² plant and job creation timeline

Covering 10,600 m², the new facility is intended to speed up current programmes, get ready for the next generation of single-aisle aircraft, help secure new defence contracts and strengthen the company’s position in advanced air mobility markets. It is expected to create more than 800 jobs, with operations scheduled to begin in November 2026.

Competitiveness, Lean practices and the local supplier network

Safran Electrical & Power’s wiring operations in Chihuahua stand out for their competitiveness, underpinned by strong capabilities built on Lean practices, industrial excellence and digital continuity. The campus also benefits from a highly skilled, stable and committed workforce, a capable and responsive network of Mexican suppliers, and an environment rich in training and technical expertise.

“Chihuahua is one of the cornerstones of Safran Electrical & Power’s global network, at the heart of our ambition in aircraft electrical systems and our contribution to more sustainable aviation. This new site is a major milestone as Safran marks 35 years of presence in Mexico this year. For us, Mexico is a strategic pillar of our global operational excellence, competitiveness and innovation. The new plant we are opening is a strong signal for the future for our customers,” said Bruno Bellanger, CEO of Safran Electrical & Power.

Information from Safran