Heba Press / Rabat
Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, speaking this Wednesday evening from the city of Marrakech, while presiding over the opening of the seventh session of the International Air Show, unveiled a set of significant figures linked to the development of the sector of the aeronautical industry in Morocco.
Akhannouch indicated that the rapid development of the Moroccan aeronautical industry has enabled the sector to contribute to raising the volume of national exports, revealing that the volume of exports of the sector over the past year exceeded 23 billion dirhams, noting that its value tripled between 2013 and 2023.
According to Akhannouch, the sector achieved the highest export growth in the current year of 21% until the end of August 2024.
The spokesperson indicated that the positive development observed in the sector has allowed the aeronautical industry in Morocco to stand out today for its rapid growth, its commitment to innovation and its high competitiveness, noting that thanks to this, our country was able to become a leading regional platform in the field of aviation. the aeronautical industry in Africa, which results in the move from 36th place in the world in 2012 to 26th place in 2023.
In his speech at the opening of the exhibition, at which the United Arab Emirates is present as guest of honor, Akhannouch highlighted that this strategic sector has allowed the Kingdom to attract more than 150 companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Safran and other major international companies. companies that have chosen Morocco to develop their investments.
He also highlighted the fruitful partnership with the company “Safran”, which signed this week on the occasion of the visit of the French President, His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Macron to the Kingdom, a new partnership with Morocco which includes the development of maintenance and repair sectors. network for motors.
