Manufacturing and Innovation in Aerospace

Explore Puerto Rico’s Thriving Industry

Soar to New Heights

Puerto Rico’s aerospace industry, fueled by a legacy in advanced manufacturing, stands at the forefront of innovation and economic progress for aerospace and defense industry companies. With a skilled workforce, superior infrastructure, and attractive tax incentives and initiatives, the sector is a magnet for major investments from industry leaders, stakeholders and decision-makers. Read more to learn what makes Puerto Rico not only a top aerospace hub in the USA, but a global hub as well.

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rate of compliance in the defense segment. Puerto Rico’s aerospace sector is ready for the global stage, showcasing excellence in aerospace engineering manufacturing.

11,702

length, in feet, of Aguadilla Airport’s runway, the longest in the Caribbean, facilitating extensive aerospace operations, including space engineering for aeronautical companies.

$625M

in annual revenues as of December 2022, indicating robust sector growth, propelled by advancements in aerospace manufacturing engineering technology.

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A Launchpad for Aerospace Success

Puerto Rico offers a conducive environment for aerospace companies, marked by:

Advanced Facilities: The Rafael Hernández-Aguadilla Airport and the Aerospace Corridor provide world-class infrastructure for aerospace engineering companies.
Innovation and R&D: Home to the Aeronautical & Aerospace Institute and various research centers, Puerto Rico is a hub for aerospace research and development, fostering technology within the industry.
Expert Workforce: Access to a pool of skilled engineers and technical experts in aerospace manufacturing engineering technology, complemented by strong back-office support from educated, bilingual professionals.
Cost Efficiency: Competitive real estate costs, including low-cost Class A office space compared to U.S. mainland cities, attractive for aerospace engineering manufacturing businesses.

A Launchpad for Aerospace Success

Puerto Rico offers a conducive environment for aerospace companies, marked by:

Advanced Facilities: The Rafael Hernández-Aguadilla Airport and the Aerospace Corridor provide world-class infrastructure for aerospace engineering companies.
Innovation and R&D: Home to the Aeronautical & Aerospace Institute and various research centers, Puerto Rico is a hub for aerospace research and development, fostering technology within the industry.
Expert Workforce: Access to a pool of skilled engineers and technical experts in aerospace manufacturing engineering technology, complemented by strong back-office support from educated, bilingual professionals.
Cost Efficiency: Competitive real estate costs, including low-cost Class A office space compared to U.S. mainland cities, attractive for aerospace engineering manufacturing businesses.

In Good Company

Be part of a distinguished community of global aerospace industry leaders who have already chosen Puerto Rico as their strategic business location for their aerospace engineering and manufacturing and supply chain needs.

Getting FAA approval would also have been more complicated outside of the United States.

Patric Foley

CEO of Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico

Nurturing Talent and Innovation

Join a thriving network of innovation and excellence, where leading research centers and institutions are driving technological advancements in aerospace engineering. Institutions from the Ponce Research Institute to NASA’s Puerto Rico Space Grant Consortium are aimed at shaping the industry’s future with cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing engineering technology and training:

Incentivizing Growth

The sector benefits from these tax incentives:

A fixed 4% income tax on qualifying income
Complete exemption on capital gains and dividends
Significant property and municipal tax exemptions
Up to 50% tax credit on R&D expenditures

The sector also benefits from Puerto Rico’s robust professional business service support, including market research, PR, management consulting, staffing services and more.

Collaboration and Growth

The sector is supported by a network of professionals and organizations, enhancing collaboration, and fostering growth in aerospace engineering manufacturing, including: