AERONAUTIQUE.MA : Le portail Marocain de l'aéronautique https://www.aeronautique.ma/ fr 2026-10-15T13:08:12+02:00 https://www.aeronautique.ma/var/style/logo.jpg?v=1791731439 https://www.aeronautique.ma/ AERONAUTIQUE.MA : Le portail Marocain de l'aéronautique 33.5900002 -7.6100001 tag:https://www.aeronautique.ma,2026:rss-1533579 Aeronautic Industry in Morocco Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:15:00 +0100 fr MATIC Sector description

As of 2006, The Moroccan aeronautic industry is made up of 50 companies, with 5000 jobs and a turnover of 250 millions euros. The globalization and growth of the aeronautic and space industry support the emergence of manufacturing centers in diverse locations. Morocco expects to double its current value of products by 2010 from 2006 levels.

Potential and Advantages

The major success of the aviation industry (Aeropole in Casablanca called the “Aeronautic City” and Tangiers Free Zone [TFZ], at Casablanca Nouacer) is based on four conditions: competitively priced qualified labor, the availability of qualified subcontractors, close proximity of factories and suppliers, and availability of local investment capital.
The growth of the aeronautics industry relies on a highly professional and qualified supply chain of local subcontractors who have achieved certifications from international organizations.

Structure of the market

Some aircraft parts companies in Morocco:

- Studies and surveys: Teuchos, Mechanics and tooling : SERMP, Creuzet, Atlas Production, Dion Composites: EADS Maroc Aviation, ASI, Aircelle, DL Aerotechnologie, MS Composite Assembly: EADS Maroc Aviation, ASI, Aircelle, DL Aérotecnologie, Distribution of chemical products : Gaches Chimie
- Surface treatment: Sefcam Wiring and connection: EADS Maroc Aviation, Souriau, Matis, Labinal Sheet metal and boiler making : Sefcam, Indraéro, Electricity and electronics: Matis, OB Electronique, Crouzet,

- Microspire Maintenance of civil aircraft: Royal Air Maroc, Aérotechnique Industrie Maintenance of military aircrafts and helicopter : EADS Maroc Aviation, the FRA specialised workshops Engine maintenance : SMES Aeronautic training: Casa Aéro, RAM, FRA (pilotes), AIMA- Mohamed VI

- International Academy of Civil Aviation (aeronautics engineers, and electronic technicians), ONDA ( on / off ground technicians , aeronautics controllers)  

General Advantages: Government support

The Moroccan government, through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Economic Upgrading, is strongly involved in the development of automobile and aircraft parts manufacturing (Emergence Plan). The sector is eligible for Hassan II funds, which contribute financing for land acquisition and building construction (50% of the land cost, 30% of the construction cost; this subsidy is 100% if it is claimed for the land acquisition only).

Morocco’s proactive business climate is energized by its 16 Regional Investment Centers (RICs), which serve as “one-stop shopping centers” for foreign businesses wanting to enter the Moroccan market. RICs are located in major cities throughout the country and are linked by an electronic commerce system -- called the “E-Government Cyber Network” -- to key government ministries. Trained staff at each RIC assists new businesses in the preparation of license applications and other documents. With the support of a RIC, a start-up business can be fully licensed and up and running within two days.   

Various trade agreements (EU, USA, Turkey, Arab countries, others) provide a wide range of export opportunities.


]]> https://www.aeronautique.ma/Aeronautic-Industry-in-Morocco_a1326.html tag:https://www.aeronautique.ma,2026:rss-1533615 24 block 52 F-16s for Morocco Sat, 31 May 2008 13:27:00 +0200 fr F-16.net The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) had notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco back in December 2007. The total value of the sale will be $2.4 billion and contracts the sale of the jets, engines, support equipment and associated weapons.

"We are pleased the Royal Moroccan Air Force selected the F-16 to modernize its fighter force and look forward to working with them as the newest member of the F-16 family," said John Larson, vice president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics´s F-16 program.


24 block 52 F-16s for Morocco
"The F-16 provides the Kingdom of Morocco with the world's most affordable and technologically advanced multirole fighter available today, with the added benefit of interoperability with the U.S. Air Force and many other air forces."

Lockheed Martin will have a backlog of about 125 F-16s to produce at its Fort Worth plant. Productions have notably reduced as the backlog has decreased. Company officials expect 30 jets to produced this year and with the existing backlog keeping the production line going till 2011.

]]> https://www.aeronautique.ma/24-block-52-F-16s-for-Morocco_a1328.html tag:https://www.aeronautique.ma,2026:rss-1533688 Snecma Morocco Engine Services Expands Engine MRO Capabilities Tue, 06 Jul 2004 14:04:00 +0200 fr Mohamed Ouitassane Snecma Morocco Engine Services (SMES) today inaugurated its expanded maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities at the Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca. The new 3,000 square meter workshop will enable SMES to expand its range of activities, including disassembly and reassembly of engine modules, cleaning and deoxidation of parts using chemical and mechanical processes, non-destructive testing of these parts and certain repair jobs. The construction of the new facility reflects the Moroccan government’s support of the domestic aviation industry.


Snecma Morocco Engine Services Expands Engine MRO Capabilities
Financing was provided by the Hassan II Fund, within the scope of new measures to support maintenance service companies, and the industrial pollution clean-up fund, covering effluent treatment installations, to meet the most stringent international environmental standards. “The construction of this new facility marks a major step forward in SMES’s capabilities,” said Mohamed Benchekroun, Chairman of Snecma Morocco Engine Services. “SMES further consolidates its position as a leading regional aeronautical repair center.” Antoine Vosluisant, General Manager of SMES, added: “The development of our technological expertise, coupled with our high level of competitiveness, will enable us to expand our service offering and increase our market share.

” The ceremony was attended by a mumber of local authorities and public administrations representatives and by Mister Frédéric Grasset, French ambassador to Morocco - Mohamed Barrada, Chairman and CEO of Royal Air Maroc - Dominique Paris, Senior Vice President of Snecma - Jean-Lin Fournereaux, Chairman and CEO of Snecma Services and Mohamed Benchekroun, Chairman of Snecma Morocco Engine Services. At the end of the inauguration ceremony, Antoine Vosluisant received the ISO 9001:2000 certificate for SMES from the representative of certification body Bureau Veritas. In 1999, Snecma Services (51%) and Royal Air Maroc (49%) created the joint subsidiary Snecma Morocco Engine Services.

SMES provides maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the CFM56-3, CFM56-7 and PW2037 engines, as well as for the auxiliary power units (APU) on the Boeing 737 and 757 jetliners deployed by Royal Air Maroc. The company operates 8,000 square meters of repair facilities and has 90 employees.

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