Keywords: Morocco aerospace industry


Sweden’s Trelleborg opens MAD 130 million aerospace manufacturing plant in Morocco

Morocco has inaugurated a new aerospace production facility developed by Swedish engineering group Trelleborg at the MidParc industrial zone near Casablanca. The investment is valued at nearly MAD 130 million, or around $13 million, and focuses on manufacturing sealing systems for the aviation and aerospace......

Daher relocates Airbus parts production from France to Morocco

French aerospace manufacturer Daher is preparing to shift a portion of its production and assembly operations from its plant in Tarbes, southwestern France, to Morocco, as part of a restructuring effort designed to restore profitability at its industrial division by 2028. The move falls under an internal......

Luxembourg identifies new investment opportunities in Morocco across key strategic sectors

Luxembourg's Economy Minister Lex Delles concluded a four-day economic mission to Morocco on May 7, wrapping up a visit that generated concrete cooperation leads in green finance, renewable energy, aerospace, and logistics. The mission, which ran from May 4 to 7, brought a delegation of 40 people......

Airbus expands manufacturing footprint with acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Casablanca site

Airbus has finalized the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems’ Casablanca facility, marking a significant step in consolidating its global supply chain. Announced on Monday, the deal highlights Airbus’s commitment to Morocco as a “key country” for expanding its aviation manufacturing......

Morocco to produce its first aircraft engine by 2027, boosting aerospace ambitions

Morocco is set to bolster its aerospace sector with plans to produce its first aircraft engine by 2027 or 2028, marking a significant milestone in the country’s industrial development. Minister of Industry Ryad Mezzour attributed this advancement to King Mohammed VI’s vision and Morocco’s......

Morocco launches major maintenance hub for F-16 and C-130 aircraft

Morocco has taken a significant step in strengthening its aerospace infrastructure with the start of construction on a new heavy maintenance hangar for F-16 and C-130 aircraft at Benslimane Airport. The initiative, led by Maintenance Aero Maroc (MAM), marks a new phase in the country’s ambition......

Morocco emerges as Africa’s aerospace hub with full aircraft assembly goal for 2030

Morocco has taken a significant step toward becoming a global aerospace powerhouse with the inauguration of Safran’s new aircraft engine complex in Nouaceur. Presided over by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the event marks the country's entrance into the elite group of nations capable of producing......

Masterflex begins construction of aerospace components plant in Casablanca region

German engineering group Masterflex has launched the construction of a new aerospace components factory within Morocco’s Midparc free trade zone near Casablanca, marking a major step in the company’s expansion into North Africa’s growing aviation industry. The groundbreaking ceremony,......

Morocco partners with Aciturri to produce electric aircraft for urban mobility

Vertical Aerospace has announced a collaboration with Spanish aerospace company Aciturri Aerostructures to manufacture airframes for its VX4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The partnership leverages Aciturri’s production facility in Morocco and aims to advance sustainable......