فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Morocco continues to establish itself as a rising player in the aerospace industry, leveraging its strategic geographic location, a qualified labor force, and strong partnerships with global stakeholders. However, the challenges of global competition and technological transformation demand that the country strengthen its strategy to secure a stronger position on the international map of this future-oriented industry.
According to recent data, Morocco is currently home to more than 140 companies operating in the aviation sector. These cover diverse areas such as aircraft parts manufacturing, electrical wiring systems, maintenance, and engineering. The sector employs over 20,000 technicians and engineers and contributes significantly to industrial exports.
Morocco is focusing on attracting high-value investments and expanding its base of local subcontractors to raise the level of industrial integration — a key challenge in achieving partial autonomy in the production chain. Training centers such as the Institut des Métiers de l’Aéronautique (IMA) in Casablanca play a crucial role in qualifying human resources for the industry.
With growing global interest in the space sector, Morocco is also striving to enter this field, particularly following the launch of the “Mohammed VI-A” and “Mohammed VI-B” satellites. These milestones have opened new prospects in remote sensing, environmental monitoring, and national security.
Experts emphasize that Morocco needs to develop a dedicated scientific and technological research ecosystem for space, promote innovation through specialized incubators and research centers, and enhance cooperation with international space agencies to ensure effective knowledge transfer and expertise sharing.
One of Morocco’s strategic advantages lies in its potential to act as a gateway to the African market. This positions the Kingdom as a key regional supplier of aerospace and aviation solutions — particularly as demand increases across the continent for air navigation services, airport infrastructure, and satellite-based monitoring.
Balancing technological stakes, training demands, and geo-economic challenges, it is clear that Morocco’s advancement in this promising sector will require a clear political will, long-term strategic planning, and a strong public-private partnership.
Source: Fesnews Media
