Rabat – Morocco’s government council approved on Thursday a draft decree to establish the Moroccan Academy of Aviation Professions.
The government said in a statement that the project aligns with the “objectives of the National Industrial Takeoff Charter, classifying the aviation sector among the promising industries for developing the national economy.”
The academy, which will be managed and created by Royal Air Maroc, will be responsible for providing integration training to prepare specialized skills for companies operating in aircraft maintenance.
It will also be in charge of on-the-job and continuous training for employees and pre-employment training.
This comes as Royal Air Maroc is planning an expansion, with plans to purchase dozens of aircraft. In 2024, RAM issued a tender to modernize its fleet with up to 200 aircraft by 2037, reviewing offers from Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer.
Minister of Employment Younes Sekkouri recently emphasized in an interview with Moroccan news outlet Le360 the importance of qualified human resources and heavy investment in the sector.
“Royal Air Maroc will be responsible for training through its specialized academy, in partnership with international and local actors such as Safran,” he said.
He added that the training has already been launched and expanded to increase the number of beneficiaries from 9,000 to 100,0000.
The aerospace sector generated export revenues that amounted to over $2.54 billion in 2024. The industry attracts many companies, including global leaders that operate in the North African country.
Over 150 companies are operating in Morocco, with the country offering 0% corporate tax for the first five years and around 8% for the following 20 years. Morocco also offers exemption from VAT, duty-free equipment imports, in addition to subsidized land and utilities.
