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Official Presentation
of the Aerospace and Space Cluster of Baja California (CEA-BC)

Publication Date: June 11, 2025

Yesterday, June 10, the official presentation of the Aerospace and Space Cluster of Baja California (CEA-BC) was held, a significant event that marks a new stage for the aerospace industry in the region. During the event, the Board of Directors was sworn in, with its members playing a key role in strengthening the state’s specialized industrial ecosystem.

This launch represents a decisive boost for the growth of the aerospace and aeronautics sector in Baja California, supported by academic institutions, government authorities, and business sector representatives. The ceremony took place in Mexicali, reaffirming the strategic role of this city within the national aerospace value chain.

The CEA-BC Board of Directors is composed of:

• Eng. Sergio Pérez — President

• Eng. Ana Abarca — Secretary

• Eng. Daniel Hernández — Treasurer

• Eng. Erika Carrillo — Member

• Eng. Aldo Romero — Member

• Eng. Eduardo Rodarte — Member

• Eng. Abel Graciano — Member

The creation of the cluster responds to the need to coordinate joint efforts between companies, universities, and government, promoting the development of highly skilled talent, technological innovation, and the attraction of both national and international investment.

Based in Mexicali, the Aerospace and Space Cluster of Baja California is the first of its kind in the city and highlights the state’s leadership in the aerospace industry for over five decades, thanks to its quality infrastructure and specialized technical personnel.

The core objectives of the CEA-BC are:

Foster collaboration between large companies and local suppliers.

Strengthen academic programs in coordination with educational institutions.

Promote innovation and technology transfer.

Actively participate in national and international representation spaces.

In addition, the cluster seeks to position Baja California as a strategic point in the space sector, leveraging its proximity to development hubs in California, United States, and encouraging high-impact technological projects.

The event also featured valuable participation from key organizations such as FEMIA (Mexican Federation of the Aerospace Industry) and the Querétaro Aerocluster, who expressed their support and willingness to collaborate in joint initiatives to drive the growth of the aerospace sector at the national level.

At PAIMEX, we are honored to be part of this new stage as a company committed to the industrial and technological development of the state, actively collaborating in this initiative that promotes the growth and competitiveness of the aerospace sector.

We thank all who participated in and supported this important beginning.

The birth of CEA-BC marks a turning point for the aerospace industry in Baja California and consolidates a collaborative platform that will strengthen the region’s global positioning.

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CEA-BC Board of Directors

Eng. Sergio Pérez
President
CEA-BC Board

Eng. Ana Abarca
Secretary
CEA-BC Board

Eng. Daniel Hernandez
Treasurer
CEA-BC Board

Eng. Erika Carrillo
Member
CEA-BC Board

Eng. Aldo Romero
Member
CEA-BC Board

Eng. Eduardo Rodarte
Member
CEA-BC Board

Eng. Abel Graciano
Member
CEA-BC Board

Institutional Guests

Rodolfo Andrade Pelayo
Deputy Secretary of Investment Management
Ministry of Economy and Innovation of Baja California

Lic. Gustavo Magallanes
Councilman and President of the Economic Development Commission
25th Mexicali City Council

Dr. Mario Dipp
Director, Mexicali Campus
Cetys University

Dr. Martha Ofelia Lobo Rodríguez
General Coordinator of Outreach
UABC

Lic. Guillermo Rivera
Advisor
Coparmex Mexicali

Lic. Guillermo Chacón
Director
Canacintra Mexicali

Lic. Claudia Cobieya
Director of Outreach
Cetys University

Eng. Andrés Ruelas
Director of Innovation
Grupo Educativo 16 de Septiembre

Dr. Araceli Celina Justo
Director
Faculty of Engineering, UABC

Dr. Mario Alberto Curiel
Director
Institute of Engineering, UABC

Lic. Hortencia Medellín
Director of Promotion
Ministry of Economy and Innovation, BC

Maestra Dulce Rodríguez
Director of Innovation and Technology
Ministry of Economy and Innovation, BC

Lic. Rosa León Castro
Journalist
Radio and Television

Lic. Cecilia Valenzuela
Executive Director
Copretec Tecate

Lic. Iván Villanueva
Executive Director
CDI Mexicali

Lic. David Moreno
Executive Director
DEITAC Tijuana

Lic. Kennya Vargas
Executive Director
Copreen Ensenada

Business / Industrial Guests

Lic. Salvador Maese Barraza
President
Index Mexicali

Lic. Salvador González Bravo
President
CDEM

Lic. Francisco Pérez Tejada
President
CDI Mexicali

Eng. Luis Lizcano
Executive President
FEMIA (via Zoom)

Eng. Jatziri Barrios
President
Querétaro Aerocluster (via Zoom)

Lic. Erik Palacios
Director
Monterrey Aerocluster (via Zoom)

Eng. Jaime Pérez
President
Monterrey Aerocluster (via Zoom)

Eng. José Antonio López
Human Resources Director
Thriumph

Eng. Fernando Mendívil
General Manager
Empresas LM

Eng. Eduardo Quiñones
Operations Manager
Coast Aluminum

Eng. Fernando Cepeda / Eng. Alfredo Reyes
Sales Manager
WireMasters

Eng. Rafael Romano
Director of New Business
Grupo Hermosillo

Lic. Fernanda Loustaunau
Business Development Manager
Collins Aerospace

Eng. René Romandía
Director of the Supply Chain Committee
Index Zona Costa

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