The French company Figeac Aero, specializing in subcontracting metal parts for the aerospace industry, has announced a new partnership with American aircraft manufacturer Boeing to produce parts for the Boeing 737 MAX in Morocco. The agreement covers the production of «machined aluminum parts for Boeing's 737 MAX» at Figeac Aero's local subsidiary, Casablanca Aéronautique, according to a company statement. The announcement coincided with the group's participation in the 55th International Paris Air Show, held at Le Bourget near Paris from June 16 to 22. With 900 employees, Casablanca Aéronautique is one of Figeac Aero's largest production sites, offering a full range of industrial services including machining, sheet metal work, surface treatment, and assembly. «This new agreement perfectly illustrates our strategy of global reach combined with a strong local presence. It also highlights the growth opportunities for our production sites in Morocco and worldwide», said Jean-Claude Maillard, Chairman and CEO of Figeac Aero, in the statement. Aligned with the group's strategic plan, «Pilot 28», which prioritizes North America and its clients as key to achieving new business goals, the announcement «reinforces management's confidence in the group's ability to meet these targets», the statement added.
