Ryanair is considering Morocco as a potential location for a major aircraft engine maintenance facility as part of an $800 million investment plan, the airline’s CEO said Tuesday.
Michael O’Leary said the company is currently in talks with six possible locations to host two future maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sites. In addition to Morocco, the shortlisted candidates include Spain, Italy, Poland, the Baltic states and Northern Ireland.
“We are actively negotiating with six locations for these facilities,” O’Leary told Aviation Week on the sidelines of an industry event in Vienna, adding that a decision on the first site is expected in the coming months.
The planned investment forms part of a long-term agreement with CFM International covering engine maintenance services and spare parts supply over 15 years. O’Leary described the deal as critical to supporting the airline’s operations and fleet performance.
He also highlighted Morocco as one of Ryanair’s fastest-growing markets, noting that the airline recently opened its fifth airbase in the country in Rabat, as it continues to expand its footprint across North Africa.
The move reflects growing competition among countries seeking to attract aviation maintenance investments, which are seen as key drivers of industrial growth, job creation and technical expertise.
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