DR ‹ › King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, chaired on Friday at the Royal Palace in Casablanca the presentation and launch ceremony of a Safran Landing Systems plant in Nouaceur dedicated to the production of aircraft landing gear. The project further strengthens Morocco's position as a leading industrial hub fully integrated into the global economy. The new site, to be built within Midparc's integrated aerospace industrial platform in Nouaceur, will be one of the world's largest landing systems manufacturing centers. It will add a highly advanced industrial segment to the Kingdom, covering precision machining, high-tech assembly, testing, certification, and advanced maintenance. Dedicated to the Airbus A320, the plant will feature state-of-the-art facilities and modern production tools. Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour stated that in two decades Morocco has become a world-class aerospace platform. Safran, a partner for over 25 years, has played a key role in upgrading Morocco's aerospace capabilities. The new-generation plant, spanning more than seven hectares, confirms this strengthened partnership. Producing landing gear systems locally demonstrates Morocco's mastery of complex technologies and deeper integration into global aerospace value chains. The project will also support young Moroccan talent, with 25,000 skilled professionals already active in the sector. Safran Chairman Ross McInnes recalled the October inauguration of Safran's aircraft engine complex and described the new facility as one of the world's largest for landing systems. With an investment exceeding €280 million, it will create 500 jobs, run entirely on decarbonized energy, and support Airbus A320 production while preparing future aircraft generations. He stressed that Safran produces «with Morocco», not merely in Morocco. The King also presided over the signing of the agreement by Ministers Ryad Mezzour and Karim Zidane and Ross McInnes. Safran, the world leader in short- and medium-haul aircraft engines and the third-largest aerospace player outside aircraft manufacturers, further consolidates its 25-year presence in Morocco.
