Boeing announced on Monday that it has reached a new agreement with Casablanca Aéronautique, which will now be responsible for manufacturing machined parts for the American aerospace giant's 737 MAX program. Emily Belgrade, Vice President of Boeing Commercial Airplanes' Global Supply Chain, expressed her satisfaction with the formation of partnerships that will benefit both the company and Morocco «in the years to come». In Morocco, the global aerospace leader continues to make «multi-million-dollar investments in the aerospace sector». In a statement, Boeing noted that Casablanca Aéronautique, which employs 900 people, is «the Moroccan production site of the Figeac Aéro Group, offering comprehensive manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and defense industries», with integrated capabilities that «support key programs and leading OEMs worldwide». Jean-Claude Maillard, CEO of Figeac Aéro, stated that this new agreement reflects a «strategy of global coverage, coupled with a strong local presence», and demonstrates «growth opportunities» for production sites «in Morocco and around the world». Boeing, which works closely with Morocco's Ministry of Industry and the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE), has been strengthening the national aerospace sector through a memorandum of understanding signed in 2016. This agreement represents Boeing's commitment to «create new investment opportunities and enhance the kingdom's industrial capabilities», contributing to job creation in the sector and boosting local supply.
