European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is preparing to expand its industrial footprint in Morocco by around one-third, with plans for a new facility dedicated to design, manufacturing and assembly that would move its Moroccan sites higher up the value chain, leDesk reported.
The company, which has produced components for its commercial aircraft programs in Morocco for more than 70 years, currently operates two plants employing more than 1,300 people and works with about 100 local suppliers.
Its activities account for nearly 60% of the country’s aerospace sector and have been growing at roughly 10% per year.
According to Mickaël Bertrand, Airbus representative in Morocco, the group intends to entrust its Moroccan sites with more complex components.
The expansion project centers on a third plant of approximately 6,900 square meters focused on design, manufacturing and assembly.
Once completed, the company’s total industrial surface area in the kingdom would reach about 23,000 square meters, representing a 30% increase.
An official announcement is expected in the coming months. Details such as the investment amount, number of jobs to be created, exact location and commissioning date have not yet been disclosed.
Moroccan facilities already produce a range of parts for Airbus aircraft, including cockpit panels for the A320, fuselage structural elements, floor panels, wing leading edges and cabin interior components.
The company is also the exclusive supplier for certain of these parts.
In parallel, Airbus plans to open a new entity specializing in helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) in the coming months. The center will primarily serve the Moroccan market while aiming to cover West Africa as well.
The move follows Airbus’s acquisition of several Spirit AeroSystems facilities in December 2025, now integrated under names such as Airbus Atlantic Maroc Aero.
The Nouaceur site, spanning 30,000 square meters with 17,000 square meters of covered workshops, remains a cornerstone of the group’s presence.
