Morocco strengthens aerospace industrial sovereignty with Safran plant
New landing systems facility signals move up global value chains and expansion of high-precision manufacturing capabilities
CASABLANCA, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco is strengthening its aerospace industrial base with the launch of a new aircraft landing systems manufacturing facility developed by French aerospace group Safran in Nouaceur, as it appeared in The Arab Weekly report.
King Mohammed VI presided over the inauguration ceremony alongside Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, underscoring the strategic importance of the project for the country’s industrial development.
The plant will produce landing systems for Airbus A320-family aircraft, a critical safety component requiring advanced engineering and certification standards.
The project marks a major step in Morocco’s long-term strategy to transition from basic manufacturing to high-value, export-oriented industrial production.
Since the early 2000s, the kingdom has built an integrated aerospace ecosystem, evolving from subcontracting into a sophisticated industry employing tens of thousands of skilled professionals.
Nouaceur’s Midparc industrial zone has emerged as a key aerospace hub, hosting engineering, precision machining, testing, certification and maintenance operations.
The new Safran facility expands this ecosystem by adding advanced assembly and testing capabilities, deepening Morocco’s integration into global aviation supply chains.
Morocco’s aerospace sector has attracted major international players, including MATIS Aerospace, a joint venture between Safran Electrical & Power and Boeing, which has supplied electrical wiring harnesses to manufacturers such as Boeing, Airbus and Dassault since 2001.
Officials and industry analysts say the timing of the investment is strategic, as global aircraft production accelerates and manufacturers seek diversified and resilient supply chains.
Morocco’s geographic proximity to Europe, political stability, modern infrastructure and growing pool of trained engineers position it as a key manufacturing partner.
Safran has highlighted that the group is co-developing capabilities with local partners rather than simply outsourcing production, reflecting a shift toward deeper industrial collaboration.
The project is expected to involve hundreds of skilled jobs and significant capital investment, reinforcing Morocco’s ambition to move up the technological ladder.
The government views aerospace development as part of a broader industrial policy aimed at boosting technological capacity, supporting youth employment and strengthening economic sovereignty through integration into high-value global industries.
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