The Moroccan aeronautics sector experienced an exceptional year in 2024, marked by record growth of 17% in exports, according to statements by Ms. Afaf Saidi, director of the aeronautics sector at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. This figure, the highest among all national industrial sectors, confirms Morocco’s place as a regional and international hub in the aeronautics industry.
The year 2024 was marked by the signing of several major projects, including a strategic partnership with the French group Safran, in the presence of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron. This project, with an investment of 1.3 billion dirhams, aims to create an aircraft engine maintenance center, generating more than 600 direct jobs.
At the same time, the global giant Pratt & Whitney laid the first stone of its engine parts manufacturing plant in Morocco, with an investment of 715 million dirhams. This project promises to create more than 250 qualified jobs, thus strengthening the local value chain.
Innovation et diversification
The sector also saw the expansion of the Casa Igo factory, specialized in the manufacture of large parts, a first in Morocco. This diversification of activities allows the Kingdom to position itself in high value-added segments, while strengthening its international competitiveness.
Morocco is an essential platform for global aeronautics
The successful organization of the 7th edition of the Marrakech International Air Show, under the High Presidency of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, was another highlight of the year. This event made it possible to highlight advances in the sector and sign several strategic agreements, including a partnership with the Brazilian manufacturer Embraer, the world’s third largest aircraft manufacturer.
-“We are determined to further develop this sector and attract innovative professions with high added value,” declared Ms. Saidi, underlining Morocco’s ambition to become a key player in the global aeronautical industry.
With solid growth, massive investments and a clear strategy, the Moroccan aeronautical sector is booming. The projects announced in 2024 should not only strengthen Morocco’s position on the international scene, but also create thousands of qualified jobs, thus contributing to the country’s economic development.
Rachid MAHMOUDI
