THE VOICE OF FIDAE: A CONVERSATION WITH GENERAL MIGUEL STANGE MUÑOZ


To understand the true scope of what happens every two years at Pudahuel Air Base, Rotor Pro sat down with Aviation General Miguel Stange Muñoz, president of FIDAE 2026.


Asked what it means for the Chilean air force to host the region’s most important aerospace event, he said, “It represents a great responsibility and, at the same time, a source of institutional pride, because it reflects the pioneering role that Chile has played in the aeronautical and space development of the region.” For Munoz,


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FIDAE is far more than an exhibition. “The FACH doesn’t just organize a fair — it leads a strategic platform that connects innovation, international cooperation, and technology transfer.” He points to the participation of more than 450 exhibitors from 35 countries and over 110 delegations as evidence that FIDAE has become “the gateway to the aerospace, defense, and security industry market in Latin America.”


On why Chile — and not another country in the region — managed to claim this position of leadership, the general offers this clear strategic reply, “Since its founding in 1980, FIDAE has evolved at the pace of global change, incorporating new areas such as space, cybersecurity,


technological innovation, and human talent development.” What sets FIDAE apart, he adds, is having transcended the traditional exhibition format to become “a comprehensive platform for business, knowledge, and international cooperation.”


The message Chile wants to project to the world is equally ambitious. “The future of aerospace development is built on collaboration, innovation, and the generation of knowledge,” Munoz states that Chile presents itself not merely as a host but as a genuine actor: “a country capable of leading international gathering spaces where industry, academia, defense, and technology converge to address global challenges.”


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