In 2024, the Andalusian aerospace sector achieved record figures in terms of turnover, employment and productivity. Seville consolidated its position as the main hub, accounting for 71% of the 148 companies in the sector. This concentration is reinforced by the establishment of the Spanish Space Agency’s headquarters in the province. The agency’s workforce is almost complete, with 69 professionals already on board, and this figure is expected to reach 89 by the end of 2025. This momentum cements Seville’s status as one of Spain’s leading aeronautical hubs.
This growth will be further boosted by the arrival of Swiss company Pilatus Aircraft, which is set to build a manufacturing plant in Carmona for components of the PC-24 aircraft and wiring systems. The initial investment will create 50 jobs, but the goal is to create 500 jobs in total. The Andalusian Regional Government has facilitated the project by auctioning the land and resolving energy access issues. This new factory will further strengthen the sector’s international presence in the region and lead to the establishment of the subsidiary Pilatus Aircraft Iberia SA.
The Aerópolis business park in La Rinconada remains the hub of the aerospace industry in Seville, home to companies such as Aciturri, Aertec, Airtificial and Pegasus Aero Group, to name a few. The Advanced Centre for Aerospace Technologies (CATEC) is also located there. CATEC increased its workforce by 15% in 2023 and expects to grow by a further 20% by 2025. In addition to its headquarters in Santiago de Compostela, CATEC has centres in Jaén and is consolidating its role as a national benchmark in aerospace technologies, especially in unmanned systems and drones.
