Royal Air Maroc (RAM ) is reportedly negotiating the acquisition or leasing of aircraft from Gulf carriers. This strategy aims to circumvent delivery delays from manufacturers by taking advantage of the slowdown in air traffic in the Middle East.
The French Safran Group is strengthening its presence in Morocco . An agreement was signed on Friday to build a factory for landing gear destined for Airbus A320 aircraft. This 280 million euro investment will create 500 jobs near Casablanca.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Safran, Olivier Andriès, stated during a hearing in the Senate that the group’s investments abroad, particularly in Morocco, have helped preserve the industrial activity on French territory.
The French aerospace group Safran on Monday launched its new LEAP engine maintenance and repair site, in the presence of King Mohammed VI. It also announced the establishment of a new LEAP-1A assembly line in Casablanca.
As part of the modernization of its Royal Air Force (RAF), Morocco signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters on Monday, September 1st for the acquisition of ten H225M Caracal helicopters, dedicated to tactical transport and search and rescue missions as well as rapid deployment.
As part of its expansion, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plans to acquire some 200 aircraft from Airbus. The European manufacturer is expected to deliver these aircraft by 2037.
Several industrial sites of American subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems , including its factory in Casablanca, are entering Airbus’ fold.
Morocco is establishing itself on the international aerospace scene. This is what Afaf Saidi, Director of Aerospace, Rail, Naval and Renewable Energy Industries at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, has declared. According to her, the Kingdom is not only a major player in the sector globally, but also the undisputed leader in Africa.
Morocco and Airbus Helicopters have not yet reached an agreement for the sale of 18 H225M (Caracal) to the Royal Armed Forces (FAR). Discussions are ongoing to finalize this order.
Airbus Helicopters could sign a contract next Tuesday, on the sidelines of Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco (October 28-30), for the sale of 18 Caracal helicopters to the Royal Armed Forces (FAR).
The signing of an agreement for the acquisition of long and medium-haul Airbus aircraft by the Royal Air Maroc (RAM) airline could be effective during the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Rabat. The chances of the American manufacturer Boeing are diminishing.
The national airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) intends to offer the European Airbus the opportunity to benefit from a share of the call for tenders it launched in April for the acquisition of 200 new aircraft.