Casablanca, Morocco – In a significant ceremony attended by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Safran leadership inaugurated a new industrial complex solidifying Morocco’s role as a global aerospace hub. The cornerstone is the new Safran Aircraft Engine Services Casablanca MRO shop, announced during President Macron’s recent state visit. This 25,000 sq.m facility, opening in 2027, will service up to 150 CFM LEAP engines annually—the engines powering Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX jets—creating 600 jobs by 2030.
Concurrently, Safran announced Morocco will host a brand-new LEAP-1A engine assembly line for Airbus aircraft. This 13,000 sq.m plant, operational by late 2027, will complement production in France, assembling up to 350 engines per year to meet a global production target of 2,500 LEAP engines annually from 2028.
Together, these two new pillars represent a €320 million investment and will create approximately 900 skilled jobs. They will share a state-of-the-art test bench for both newly assembled and overhauled engines.
Furthering its commitment, Safran signed a Memorandum of Understanding to secure renewable energy for most of its Moroccan operations from 2026, aligning with its goal to halve carbon emissions by 2030.
“We warmly thank the Moroccan government for supporting these major projects,” said Safran CEO Olivier Andriès. “By strengthening our presence, Safran demonstrates its strong commitment to developing the Moroccan aerospace industry and boosting the local economy.”
The expansion extends beyond engines. Safran is also enlarging three existing sites in Tiflet, Casablanca, and Ain Atiq, which will open between 2026 and 2027. Overall, Safran is investing over €350 million in its Moroccan industrial footprint and plans to recruit more than 2,000 people in the country over the next five years.
A leader in Morocco’s aerospace sector for 26 years, Safran now employs over 4,800 people across ten sites. This new industrial complex marks a strategic leap, positioning Morocco at the heart of maintaining and building the engines that will power the future of global aviation.
