Universidad Aeronáutica en Querétaro

What Universidad Aeronáutica en Querétaro does

Universidad Aeronáutica en Querétaro (UNAQ) is a public Mexican higher education institution founded in 2007 and located within the Querétaro Aerospace Park in Colón, Querétaro. It specializes exclusively in aeronautical and aerospace education and operates at multiple levels — undergraduate engineering (Aeronautical Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Electronics & Aircraft Control Systems, and Aircraft Maintenance), postgraduate (Master's and Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering, plus a Specialty in Aeronautical Asset Valuation), and continuing education ranging from flight attendant and dispatch officer courses to executive leadership certification. UNAQ serves three principal customer groups: prospective students seeking aerospace careers, working professionals seeking certification, and aerospace corporations (Airbus, Boeing, Safran, Bombardier, Embraer, GE Aviation, Viva Aerobus, ITP Aero, Aernnova) requiring workforce training, technology development, and talent recruitment.

The university's core technology infrastructure includes advanced manufacturing labs, a coordinated metrology laboratory with high-precision CMMs, an embedded systems laboratory, and one of only three 3D Jacquard looms in the world for composite materials manufacturing. It also operates CePats, an internal patent center for registering inventions generated through research. The institution hosted the KaanSat team that won first place at the 2026 Cansat World Championship and partners with Mexico's Fuerza Aérea Mexicana and Spanish firm Aviation Group for EASA Part 66 examination administration.

UNAQ's revenue model combines four streams: federal and state government subsidies (via programs such as U006 and PRODEP), tuition and academic fees across degree and continuing education programs (including English-for-aviation courses priced at $3,000-$3,500 MXN), corporate training and on-the-job training services (over 300 organizations served with 100+ specialized courses), and technology development contracts executed through the PEI innovation program (≈$62.8M MXN linked with industry from 2014-2020). Distribution runs through direct campus enrollment, a corporate sales motion for B2B training, an online Campus Virtual, and an EASA examination center serving Latin American candidates. The university also convenes the annual INNAE International Aerospace Innovation Congress as a flagship positioning event for the regional aerospace ecosystem.

Name

Universidad Aeronáutica en Querétaro

Legal name

Universidad Aeronáutica en Querétaro

Website

https://unaq.edu.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Universidad Aeronáutica en Querétaro (UNAQ) is a public Mexican university located in the Querétaro Aerospace Park that provides aerospace-focused engineering degrees, postgraduate programs, corporate training, and EASA certification exams for students and aerospace companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Higher Education and Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Aerospace education
• Aeronautical engineering
• Aircraft maintenance training
• EASA Part 66 certification
• Aerospace workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Colón

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from tuition and fees for undergraduate engineering programs, postgraduate degrees, and continuing education courses.
2. Federal and State Government Subsidies: Public funding through programs such as U006 Subsidios Federales para Organismos Descentralizados Estatales, PRODEP for faculty development, and other federal education programs.
3. Corporate Training and Development Services: Customized training programs, On-the-Job Training, and professional development courses delivered to aerospace companies including Boeing, Airbus, and others. Over 300 organizations have been served.
4. Technology Development and Engineering Projects: Revenue from engineering projects and technology development conducted in partnership with aerospace companies through the PEI (Programa de Estímulos a la Innovación) program. Approximately $62.7 million MXN has been linked with the industrial sector.
5. EASA Licensing Examination Services: Fees charged for EASA Part 66 examination modules administered at UNAQ facilities in partnership with Aviation Group, ranging from 200 to 500 euros per module.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Universidad Aeronáutica en Querétaro (UNAQ) is a public higher education institution specializing in aerospace engineering, offering undergraduate programs (Aeronautical Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Electronics and Aircraft Control, Aircraft Maintenance), postgraduate degrees (Master's and Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering, Specialty in Aeronautical Asset Valuation), and continuing education. The university delivers corporate training and EASA Part 66 aircraft maintenance license certification to aerospace companies including Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer, plus technology development services and a high-impact aerospace startup incubator. Over 300 organizations have attended UNAQ's specialized training services.

Product overview

Universidad Aeronáutica en Querétaro (UNAQ) is a public higher education institution offering a comprehensive aerospace education portfolio. The institution provides undergraduate engineering programs (IAM, IDMA, IECSA, IAMA with specializations IAMAA/IAMAM), postgraduate degrees (MIA, Specialty in Aeronautical Asset Valuation, Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering), and continuing education including diplomas, certification courses, and specialized training for the aeronautical industry. Auxiliary services include a virtual campus, technology development through CePats (patent center), a high-impact business incubator for aerospace startups, and the INNAE international congress. The institution operates specialized laboratories including a 3D Jacquard weaving system and embedded systems lab.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ingeniería Aeronáutica en Manufactura (IAM) Undergraduate engineering program focused on manufacturing processes specific to the aerospace industry, for high school graduates seeking careers in aeronautical manufacturing.
• Ingeniería en Diseño Mecánico Aeronáutico (IDMA) Undergraduate engineering program specializing in mechanical design for aerospace applications.
• Ingeniería en Electrónica y Control de Sistemas de Aeronaves (IECSA) Undergraduate program focused on electronics and control systems for aircraft.
• Ingeniería Aeronáutica en Mantenimiento de Aeronaves (IAMA) Undergraduate engineering program for aircraft maintenance and related specializations including electronic systems (IAMAA) and fixed-wing aircraft and engines (IAMAM).
• Maestría en Ingeniería Aeroespacial (MIA) Professional master's degree in aerospace engineering with specializations in design for manufacturing, aerospace propulsion systems, and safety-critical embedded systems.
• Especialidad en Valuación de Bienes Aeronáuticos Professional specialty program for valuation of aeronautical assets including aircraft, infrastructure, and related equipment.
• Doctorado en Ingeniería Aeroespacial Research-focused doctoral program in aerospace engineering with emphasis on sustainable energy transition, manufacturing innovation, and technology transfer.
• Certificación EASA LMA (Part 66) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance License certification in partnership with Aviation Group (Spain), offering B1.1, B1.3, and B2 license categories for turbine aircraft and helicopters. Delivered to Latin American candidates seeking official EASA-recognized certificates.
• Servicios de Formación y Capacitación para la Industria Aeronáutica Comprehensive corporate training catalog offering over 100 specialized courses for aerospace companies including aircraft maintenance, structural repairs, power plant training, air dispatch, SMS, dangerous goods handling, aeronautical manufacturing, and recurring license renewal courses for Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, and CRJ aircraft families. Over 300 organizations have attended.
• Desarrollo Tecnológico (Technology Development Services) Technology development services including engineering projects, CONACYT innovation funding applications, industrial consulting, new product engineering and fabrication, and intellectual property advisory through the Centro de Patentamiento (CePats). Approximately $62.7 million MXN linked with industrial sector through PEI program (2014-2020).
• Emprendimiento (High-Impact Aerospace Incubator) High-impact business incubator supporting technology-based ventures in aerospace and related sectors through mentorship, specialized workshops, and access to laboratories. First generation (2020): 15 projects, 49 entrepreneurs. Second generation (2022): 9 projects.
• Diplomado Iniciación a la Industria Aeronáutica (DIIA) Foundational diploma program introducing participants to the aeronautical industry.
• Curso Formación de Sobrecargos de Aviación (Flight Attendant Training) Flight attendant training program preparing students for AFAC licensing, delivered in blended (online and in-person) modality over 10 weeks.
• Curso de Formación de Oficial de Operaciones Aeronáuticas (Flight Dispatcher Training) Flight dispatcher officer training program with SICT licensing preparation.
• Certificación Delta Wings UNAQ Leadership certification program requiring 1000 LIFT points across three phases, developing 18 leadership competencies and 22 human virtues for aerospace industry team management, in partnership with G Consulting.
• Inglés para la Industria Aeronáutica (English for Aeronautical Industry) English language course designed for the aeronautical industry, delivered in blended modality with synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Priced at $3,500 MXN general public / $3,200 MXN Aeroclúster members / $3,000 MXN UNAQ students/egresados.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of PEI technology development projects achieved satisfactory results
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aviation Group (Spain)coreTechnology or IntegrationUNAQ and Spanish company Aviation Group established a collaboration agreement to facilitate implementation of the European EASA Aircraft Maintenance License in Mexico. The partnership enables UNAQ to serve as an examination center for EASA Part 66 modules (B1.1, B1.3, B2) for Latin American candidates, providing official EASA-recognized certificates upon successful completion of each module.
• Oaxaca AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology development partnership for the fabrication of the first Mexican fuselage in composite materials. An example of UNAQ's success in collaborative aerospace manufacturing innovation.
• MXSPACEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for space technology development; collaborated on the launch of the first Queretano (Querétaro) nano satellite to the stratosphere, showcasing capabilities in small satellite development.
• Fuerza Aérea MexicanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic ally for technology development projects, contributing to the triple helix model of industry-academia-government collaboration in aerospace.
• TechOps MéxicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology development partner contributing to engineering and prototyping projects within UNAQ's development ecosystem.
• EurotranciaturaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology development partner involved in specialized aerospace engineering projects.
• HorizontecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in technology development initiatives within the aerospace sector.
• Adman LekuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in collaborative engineering and technology development projects.
• G Consulting (Delta Wings Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with G Consulting for the Delta Wings leadership certification program, which develops high-performance team leaders through an intergenerational diploma course (460 LIFT points) and additional training phases.
• Aeroclúster de QuerétarocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic industry association partnership providing course pricing discounts to members and serving as a key link between UNAQ and the aerospace industry ecosystem in Querétaro.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Purdue University School of Aeronautics and Astronautics: Purdue's School of Aeronautics and Astronautics is one of the top-ranked U.S. aerospace engineering programs with strong industry-aligned research, doctoral pipeline, and deep FAA/NASA/government partnerships. UNAQ's combination of undergraduate engineering (IAM/IDMA/IECSA/IAMA), master's and doctorate mirrors the Purdue AAE degree stack, with both anchored to employer-driven R&D.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Embry-Riddle is the world's largest fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, offering undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs plus corporate training across pilot, maintenance, engineering and safety tracks. UNAQ mirrors its model of co-locating aerospace education with industry, FAA-aligned curricula, and OEM employer partnerships — making it the closest direct international peer.
• Wichita State University - National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR): WSU/NIAR combines aerospace engineering education with applied R&D for Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems and the broader U.S. aerospace supply chain, and operates FAA-recognized labs. UNAQ's combination of engineering programs, OEM-funded R&D (46 PEI projects, 98% success) and labs (3D Jacquard loom, CMM, embedded systems) parallels NIAR's industry-anchored university model.
• ISAE-SUPAERO: ISAE-SUPAERO is a French elite aerospace engineering Grande École offering engineering, master's and doctoral programs plus executive aerospace education and industry-funded research. Its mix of foundational aerospace engineering, postgraduate specialization and deep Airbus/Thales/Safran industry links makes it a strong functional peer to UNAQ's model.
• Cranfield University: Cranfield is the UK's leading postgraduate-only aerospace university, with deep corporate training for Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Boeing and the UK MoD, plus a strong R&D contract business. UNAQ shares Cranfield's postgraduate-heavy mix, EASA-aligned maintenance training, and concentration on applied aerospace R&D funded by industry.

Emerging players

• Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) Aerospace Engineering: Tecnológico de Monterrey is Mexico's largest private university with engineering programs including aerospace-related specializations. It is a domestic Mexican peer competing for the same top-tier engineering talent pool and corporate training contracts, though it lacks UNAQ's dedicated aerospace-only focus and aerospace-park location.
• Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) - ESIME: IPN is one of Mexico's largest public engineering universities with aerospace and avionics-adjacent programs at ESIME and UPIITA. It competes for federal engineering students and corporate research contracts, though its aerospace specialization is narrower than UNAQ's.

Broad incumbents

• FlightSafety International (FSI): FlightSafety International is the world's largest commercial aviation training organization, operating full-flight simulators and OEM-approved type-rating courses for pilots and maintenance technicians. UNAQ's recurring B737/A320/EMB maintenance and corporate training catalog directly overlaps with FSI's core training business, though UNAQ operates at smaller scale and from a single campus.
• CAE Inc. CAE is a global leader in aviation training (pilot, cabin crew, maintenance) with hundreds of full-flight simulators and a broad corporate training portfolio. Its civil aviation training division competes for the same Boeing/Airbus recurring training wallet that UNAQ serves, making it a broad incumbent peer.

Regional players

• Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA): SAA is the training arm of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore offering government and ICAO-aligned aviation training programs. While geographically distinct from UNAQ, both institutions serve as national aerospace training hubs combining regulatory-aligned curricula (EASA/ICAO for SAA, EASA/AFAC for UNAQ) with corporate aviation training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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