Safran will establish a new manufacturing facility for landing-gear equipment in the Casablanca airport zone. The announcement was made under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and in the presence of Ross McInnes, Chairman of Safran’s Board of Directors.
The new site forms part of Safran’s strategy to support the ramp-up of Airbus A320 production by deploying a modern, highly efficient manufacturing operation close to key strategic markets.
Representing an investment of more than €280 million, the 26,000 m² (around 280,000 sq ft) facility will be dedicated to landing systems for short- and medium-haul aircraft. It will combine two core areas of expertise: the manufacture of landing gear components and modules, as well as dedicated hydraulic equipment.
Scheduled to begin operations in 2029, the facility is expected to employ nearly 500 skilled workers. A comprehensive training programme, developed in partnership with local stakeholders, will support the development of specialised skills required for the site’s long-term growth.
“The choice of location for this new facility is based on Morocco’s industrial strength and the quality of its talent pool. Located within a dynamic aviation ecosystem, this new site will strengthen our resilience, agility and competitiveness, enabling us to meet our customers’ expectations – notably Airbus – and prepare for the next generation of aircraft. Following recent announcements regarding the establishment of an assembly line and a maintenance centre for the LEAP engine in Casablanca, this decision once again highlights the strong relationship of trust and the strategic role the Kingdom plays in Safran’s global industrial footprint. We would like to warmly thank the Moroccan government for its support in bringing this new project to fruition,” said Olivier Andriès, CEO of Safran.
Under the agreement signed between Safran and the Moroccan government in 2025, which guarantees access to renewable energy for Safran’s sites in Morocco, the new facility will be powered entirely by decarbonised electricity.
