Rabat – France’s multinational company Safran announced the extension of its aircraft nacelle production hub in Casablanca on Tuesday, June 23.
The company reported in a press release that the extension covers an area of nearly 6,000 square meters devoted to the production of business aircraft nacelles.
“The site will become even more efficient through an industrial development plan which will allow an increase in production rates of nacelles for customers,” the company said.
The company invested around MAD 115 million ($11.44 million) in the extension, emphasizing that the hub integrates the “highest standards in the aviation industry.”
“It thus becomes Safran’s reference site in Morocco, supporting a strong ambition to digitize its production process and reduce its environmental footprint.”
Morocco’s Minister of Industry Ryad Mezzour, who was present at the inauguration ceremony, said that the new investment reflects the “exceptional partnership and the dynamic that the aerospace industry is experiencing.”
The minister commended the partnership between Morocco and Safran group, saying that the company helped support the development of skills and “maturity in this industry.”
The extension of the nacelles production site in Casablanca includes a power plant that seeks to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% beginning in 2025.
The power plant will be supplied by 3,0000 photovoltaic panels installed on the new extension and on the site’s car parking carport.
“It will produce 20% of the site’s electricity,” the company said.
Safran CEO Olivier Andries lauded the extension of the site, emphasizing the group’s commitment to “sustainably develop its presence in Morocco.”
“Innovation to help decarbonise our industry and operational excellence are key assets to our customers. That is why the group’s base in the kingdom is strategic; we know that we can rely on the Moroccan authorities and highly qualified personnel thanks to our partnership with the Institute of Aeronautics Trades (IMA),” the group’s CEO said.
Established in 2005, Safran Nacelles Morocco describes itself as “the largest aerospace production site in Morocco.”
