Séverine Chari-Lamousse, Director of the Landing Gear Systems and Integration division at Safran, affirmed that Morocco has become a key player in Safran's industrial strategy, thanks to its competitive capabilities and the quality of its expertise.
The official explained, in a statement to the press on the occasion of the presentation and launch ceremony of a project to build a factory to produce aircraft landing gear systems belonging to Safran in Nouaceur, which was chaired by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, today Friday at the Royal Palace in Casablanca, that this new site will mobilize an investment exceeding 280 million euros and will contribute to enhancing the flexibility and competitiveness of Safran. She said that “this new facility will enable the strengthening of the production of landing gear systems for aircraft intended for short and medium-haul routes and to keep pace with the increase in the production of Airbus 320 A aircraft.” She noted that this factory is a “key element” in Safran’s industrial supply chain, praising the expertise of Moroccan expertise in the field of aircraft manufacturing. The official at Safran explained that this factory intends to produce the first parts starting from 2029, adding that the site will employ about 500 qualified professionals who will benefit from support provided by local actors within the framework of a specialized training plan, with the aim of meeting specific needs in the field of equipment. She said in this regard: “We are very proud to consider Morocco as a key partner for us,” adding that the group employs approximately 5,000 employees within ten companies in Morocco, “and this indicates the continuity of a large-scale strategic partnership.” (MAP)
