Safran to open major landing gear plant in Casablanca
Safran has announced plans to establish a new landing gear manufacturing facility in the Casablanca airport zone. The project was unveiled with the involvement of King Mohammed VI of Morocco and Ross McInnes, Chairman of Safran’s Board. The plant will focus on supporting the production ramp-up of the Airbus A320 and is expected to create hundreds of skilled jobs. The facility will operate entirely on decarbonised electricity, in line with Safran’s agreement with the Moroccan government.
TLDR
- Safran is setting up a new 26,000 square metre landing gear plant in Casablanca.
- The project was unveiled under the chairmanship of King Mohammed VI of Morocco and attended by Ross McInnes.
- The plant will produce landing gear components, modules, and specialised hydraulic equipment for short- and medium-haul aircraft.
- Operations are scheduled to commence in 2029, with nearly 500 skilled jobs to be created.
- The facility will use only decarbonised electricity, following an agreement with the Moroccan government.
