260 planes, the potential need of Morocco in planes by 2038

This growing national demand, which has quadrupled since 2002, will require 210 small aircraft, 41 and 9 medium and large aircraft respectively, he said, during a meeting with the press initiated by the aeronautical manufacturer. For its part, Airbus Africa and Middle East President Mikail Houari said that for more than 50 years, Airbus has been an important industrial partner in Morocco, thanks in particular to the subsidiary Stelia Aerospace, recalling that group reached $ 60 million in three years to consolidate its local industrial presence.

"Airbus, which has initiated the aerospace ecosystem, supports thousands of skilled jobs in the Kingdom, makes a tangible commitment to the Kingdom's industry, and generates crucial export earnings for the local industry and the economy. country, "he said.

This meeting was an opportunity to highlight the markets and solutions offered by Airbus commercial aviation, helicopter, defense and space solutions to satisfy a diverse clientele around the world. The manufacturer also reaffirmed the prominent place of the Moroccan industry in aeronautics, while providing for a visit to its subsidiary Stelia Aerospace, a global player in the design and production of equipment and fuselages.

In 2018, Airbus Helicopters and Heliconia expanded their partnership with the creation of a new maintenance center in Marrakech for the H125 and H135 helicopters operating in West Africa. This new center adds to the Airbus network, which has four other centers on the African continent. For the 2018 financial year, the group, which employs 134,000 people, generated a turnover of 64 billion euros. Airbus is the European leader in mission aircraft, in-flight refueling, combat, and transport and is also a leader in the space industry.