France’s Safran has unveiled plans to build a new landing gear facility in Morocco to help support the ramp-up of Airbus A320 production.
On February 13, 2026, Safran’s Chairman of the Board, Ross McInnes, and His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco announced an over $332 million investment in the facility at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN).
Safran said the new facility will aid A320 production by “deploying a modern, highly efficient manufacturing operation located close to its key strategic markets”.
The 26,000 m² site will be dedicated to landing systems for short- and medium-haul aircraft and will incorporate the manufacture of landing gear components and modules, as well as dedicated hydraulic equipment.
Scheduled for operation in 2029, the facility will employ nearly 500 skilled workers and support a training program to develop workers with specialized skills required for the site’s long-term growth.
“The choice of location for this new facility is based on Morocco’s industrial robustness and the quality of its talent pool. Embedded within a dynamic aviation ecosystem, this new site will strengthen our resilience, agility, and competitiveness, allowing us to meet our customers’ expectations—notably Airbus—and to prepare for the future generation of aircraft,” said Olivier Andriès, CEO of Safran.
The announcement follows news in October 2025 of a new assembly line and maintenance center 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,” added Andriès.
Safran also confirmed that the new facility will be powered entirely by decarbonized electricity.
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