Rabat – A high-level delegation from Brazilian aerospace multinational Embraer has concluded a visit to Morocco aimed at assessing the country’s aerospace supply chain potential, the company announced in a press release on Thursday.
During the visit, Embraer identified multiple opportunities for commercial and industrial collaboration with Morocco, particularly in the areas of commercial aviation, defense, and urban air mobility.
“Morocco has a fast-growing aerospace industry, and we’ve identified key suppliers capable of joining our global supply chain,” said Roberto Chaves, Executive Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at Embraer. “We see strong potential for mutual benefits—both short and long term—driven by innovation and shared economic growth.”
Embraer has chosen Morocco as a strategic regional partner to develop a robust supply chain network, citing the country’s proven expertise in aerostructures, machining, sheet metal fabrication, and composite materials.
The collaboration could also extend to training programs, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services, and other areas of potential partnership, including research and technological innovation.
The visit follows a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the Moroccan government during the Marrakech Air Show in October 2024. The agreement aims to explore potential joint projects that strengthen industrial ties between the two sides.
Embraer has reached a new milestone for its Executive Jets division, reporting a record-high backlog of $7.6 billion in its first-quarter results. The Brazil-based aircraft manufacturer noted that the figure marks a 3% increase over the previous record set in the fourth quarter of last year.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Brazil, Embraer is a leading designer and manufacturer of aircraft and aerospace systems. According to the company, one of its aircraft takes off somewhere in the world approximately every 10 seconds, carrying over 150 million passengers annually.
