European aerospace manufacturer Safran will now open a new Airbus LEAP-1A engine assembly line in Morocco as well as a separate maintenance facility near Casablanca, committing to an overall investment of more than $300 million. This assembly line is set to be the first built by the manufacturer outside of France, signaling a major leap into the international market for the once regional player. The facility will target an output of 350 engines per year by 2028 in order to support Airbus A320neo output.

An accompanying maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility is also set to begin operating at the site starting in 2027, with capacity for around 150 engines per year. Safran argues that this move diversifies its global footprint and boosts its overall supply-chain resilience, all

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