Keywords: Aerospace


Throne Day 2026: Key messages from HM King Mohammed VI's Throne Speech

On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of his accession to the Throne of his illustrious ancestors,HM King Mohammed VI delivered his traditional Throne Speech, outlining Morocco's main priorities and strategic direction for the years ahead. In an address marked by confidence and a call for collective......

Airbus beats second-quarter expectations as aircraft deliveries and defence business boost profits

Airbus reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by a sharp increase in commercial aircraft deliveries and solid performance from its defence business. The world's largest aircraft manufacturer posted adjusted operating profit of €2.43 billion, a 54% increase compared with......

Israeli defense companies prepare to participate in Marrakech Air Show 2026

Israeli aerospace and defense companies are expected to take part in the upcoming Marrakech Air Show 2026, scheduled to take place from October 7 to 10. The event is set to bring together major international players from the aerospace, defense and security industries, providing a platform to showcase......

Morocco benefits from $332 million U.S. program to support F-16 helmet-mounted systems

Morocco is set to benefit from a new U.S. logistics support program valued at approximately $332.6 million, aimed at maintaining and strengthening the operational readiness of Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS) used on modern fighter aircraft, including F-16 Fighting Falcon jets operated by......

Saab secures $1 billion Middle East order for advanced GlobalEye surveillance aircraft

Swedish defense company Saab has secured a major contract worth approximately $1.04 billion to supply two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to a Middle Eastern customer, marking another significant deal for the company's advanced intelligence and reconnaissance systems. The order, valued at 10.1 billion......

Bordeaux aerospace and defense facilities placed on alert as wildfires approach

Strategic aerospace, defense and research facilities located around Bordeaux have been placed under heightened monitoring as major wildfires continue to spread across southwestern France, raising concerns over the safety of sensitive industrial sites. The fires, which have affected areas around the......

Automotive, Aerospace, Batteries: How Morocco is Establishing Itself as a Regional Industrial Power

In just over two decades, Morocco has profoundly transformed its industrial profile. Long dominated by low-value-added activities, its productive base now hosts complex manufacturing chains in the automotive, aerospace, and more recently, electric battery technologies. This evolution reflects a long-term......

Airbus Executive Praises Morocco's Rise as a High-Tech Industrial Hub Under Royal Leadership

Morocco has successfully cemented its status as a leading high-tech industrial powerhouse, particularly within the aerospace and automotive sectors, driven by the visionary leadership of King Mohammed VI, according to Gabriel Semilas, Head of Airbus for Africa and the Middle East. In a recent interview......

Airbus plans to expand its aviation activities in Morocco

Airbus is considering expanding its industrial and aviation activities in Morocco, highlighting the country's growing aerospace capabilities and its increasingly mature industrial ecosystem. Speaking during the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, Gabriel Semelas, Airbus President......