French aeronautic company Safran and Moroccan national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in aircraft engine maintenance. The agreement aims to expand the current site Safran Aircraft Engine Services Morocco with an investment of $2.94 million. This expansion will increase maintenance operations from seventy to seven hundred shop visits annually by 2026 and create one hundred jobs. The partnership signifies a new phase in RAM's collaboration with Safran, fostering the growth of Morocco's aviation sector and positioning the country within the global aerospace industry.
Additionally, the Moroccan government's agreement with Safran aims to advance the aerospace industrial ecosystem by developing a high-quality local supply chain and strengthening research and technology activities. With a focus on enhancing local skills and competencies, the partnership includes initiatives to support production capabilities, reinforce training programs, and establish partnerships with engineering schools and universities. This collaboration underscores the significance of Morocco's aviation and aerospace sector, highlighted by Forbes as Africa's gateway to an aviation renaissance, emphasizing the country's impressive growth in the industry.