The Canary Islands positions its Aerospace Strategy as a global hub at the Xponential Europe trade fair in Düsseldorf

 

El Gobierno de Canarias, through the Dirección General de Coordinación Orgánica y Proyectos Estratégicos, presents this week in Düsseldorf (Alemania) on Canary Islands Aerospace Strategy during the fair Xponential Europe, with the aim of attracting investors and technology partners for the development of autonomous mobility in the islands.

 

An innovation ecosystem for autonomous mobility

 

The Canary Islands' participation in this international meeting, a benchmark in unmanned aerial navigation systems, seeks to facilitate collaboration between the industry, the academic sphere and regulatory bodies. As highlighted David Pérez-Dionis, general manager of the area, «the Canary Islands Aerospace Strategy It is the roadmap to boost this strategic sector and showcase our global capabilities."

 

The central focus of the proposal in the German market is Canarias Stratoport for HAPS & UAS, located in FuerteventuraThis infrastructure is specifically designed for the takeoff and landing of large unmanned systems (uas) and high-altitude pseudosatellites (HAPS extension), positioning the Parque Tecnológico de Fuerteventura as a cutting-edge node in environmental monitoring and Earth observation.

 

Logistical capabilities and the Canarias Geo Innovation 2030 program

 

Under the program Canarias Geo Innovation Program 2030The delegation presented the progress made in emergency management, coastal surveillance, and biodiversity protection. These capabilities, combined with the archipelago's geostrategic location, make the islands a "sandbox" (test bench) unique in the world for the aerospace industry.

 

For their part, the professionals of Invertir en Canarias de Proexca They maintain a schedule of meetings with international investors. The goal is to diversify the regional economy, generate highly skilled jobs, and ensure economic and environmental sustainability by attracting foreign capital.

 

Project / Infrastructure	Location / Environment	Main goal
Canarias Stratoport for HAPS & UAS	Fuerteventura	Take-off/landing of unmanned systems and pseudo-satellites.
Canarias Geo Innovation Program 2030	Canary archipelago	Earth observation and environmental monitoring.
Xponential Europe	Düsseldorf, Alemania	International promotion and investment attraction.

 

Competitive advantages of the sector in the Canary Islands

 

The Canary Islands delegation, which has the support of ICEX – Instituto de Comercio Exterior de España In the national pavilion, its appeal is based on several competitive pillars:

 

• Meteorological conditions: Climate stability that allows flight operations throughout the year.
• Tax incentives: A unique tax framework in Europa for R&D&I activities.
• Scientific infrastructures: High-level connectivity and specialized technology centers.
• Legal security: Operations under European regulatory standards.

 

During the days of the fair, representatives of Proexca They will attend specialized forums such as the Drone Show Xponential Europe and Alpha Robotics at Xponential Europe, reinforcing the positioning of Canarias as a global logistics hub.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Canary Islands Aerospace Strategy

What is the Canarias Stratoport for HAPS & UAS?

It is a unique infrastructure located in Fuerteventura designed for the operation of large unmanned aerial systems and high-altitude pseudo-satellites, intended for observation and surveillance.

What is the objective of participating in Xponential Europe?

To make visible the capabilities of Canarias to engage with European industry leaders, attract foreign investment, and establish partnerships between the aerospace industry and regulatory bodies.

What advantages does the Canary Islands offer as an aerospace "sandbox"?

It offers a combination of geostrategic location, optimal weather conditions, powerful tax incentives and advanced logistical capabilities for emergency management and environmental monitoring.