Thales Expands Kukulcán Center in Mexico to Enhance Air Traffic Management Capabilities
2026-05-26 17:24
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - Thales has completed the expansion of its Kukulcán Center in Mexico City, tripling its size and doubling the number of qualified employees. Completed in March, the expansion aims to strengthen local engineering talent development and enhance regional air traffic management capabilities.

Analicia García, General Manager of Thales Mexico, stated that the company has initiated the expansion of its air traffic management services and project center at the office, with the team of Mexican engineers set to more than double. Launched in 2023, the center focuses on the development, integration, and support of air navigation solutions, while also serving modernization projects in several Latin American countries. García noted that the company will bring in more local talent to serve customers in Mexico and Latin America, emphasizing that Thales' DNA lies in ensuring the development of local talent and industry.

Projects benefiting from this expansion include contracts recently signed in Panama and the Cayman Islands. García revealed that the company has identified other related business opportunities, but details will be announced later. The expansion of the Kukulcán Center comes as aerospace and technology companies assess the impact of new tariff measures and changing global trade conditions. García stated that Thales will avoid making immediate operational adjustments due to current trade tensions, believing that the worst approach is to react instantly, and that it is necessary to wait for the situation to become clearer before making decisions. She added that the tariff issue is not unique to Mexico, as many countries face challenges, and the company will monitor responses from all parties, but many factors remain undetermined.

García expects that Thales' diversified business structure and product portfolio will help the company maintain stability amid trade policy uncertainty. The company will continue to focus on controllable factors such as infrastructure, engineering capabilities, and regional services, with diversification across sectors and markets keeping its business strong. In addition, Thales participated as a founding partner in the inaugural Tulum Air Show, increasing its involvement in Mexico's aviation sector.

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