Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour unveiled the kingdom’s goal within the next few years to manufacture an entire aircraft, destined to take flight from Moroccan soil, a historic first for the country.
He hinted that this goal is now within reach as “Morocco already manufactures substantial components that play a crucial role in a significant portion of aircraft production.”
Responding to a question from the National Rally of Independents party (RNI) in the House of Representatives, the Minister underscored that the aviation industry sector, thanks to the high royal vision of King Mohammed VI, has developed, turning Morocco into one of the twenty big countries capable of manufacturing aircraft and all their components.
Mezzour underscored the Kingdom’s achievement in manufacturing the most intricate components essential to the aviation industry, revealing Morocco’s bold ambition to produce the first aircraft to take flight from Moroccan soil, a goal pursued by the nation.
“To avoid any misunderstanding, this aircraft will not be 100% Moroccan, as no country in the world manufactures an aircraft entirely belonging to it by 100%,” explained the Minister.
However, “the ambition is to manufacture an aircraft that will take off for the first time from Morocco after its parts are assembled in the Kingdom, as just as it is done in the automotive sector, where cars are assembled and exported from Morocco,” he added.”
Last month, the Washington Times highlighted in an article efforts made to develop the aviation industry in Morocco, noting that the Kingdom is among a list of countries competing for contracts with major manufacturers looking to accelerate production and deliver more aircraft to meet demand.
The Washington Times noted that “Moroccan officials want to turn the country into an aviation hub, and attract investors who want to spread their supply chains in more countries that have available and affordable labor.”
The newspaper added that the efforts made to develop the aviation industry, which is worth two billion dollars annually, are part of an ongoing campaign for years to transform the Moroccan economy, which is largely dependent on agriculture, by supporting companies that manufacture planes, trains, and cars.
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