Boeing Partners with UM6P's ACME to Enhance Morocco's Manufacturing Capabilities
Boeing Middle East announced the news on June 17, noting that the company partnered with the manufacturing center to enhance Morocco's capabilities in the sector.
The agreement also seeks to develop local talent and support sustainable growth for the region's airspace industry.
Boeing and the UM6P-affiliated center signed the partnership during the Paris Air Show event.
Boeing Middle East said the agreement expands the 70-year partnership with Morocco.
Vince Logsdon, Vice President of the International Business Development for Boeing Defense, reportedly signed the agreement, welcoming the move as a 'Significant step forward in our efforts to support the growth of Morocco's airspace industry.'
Reports quoted UM6P President Hicham E Habti, who said that ACME's collaboration with Boeing reflects a 'Shared vision for the development of aerospace and excellence in production capabilities, combining research, human development, and industry.'
He said the initiative seeks to form a bridge between academia and the private sector, reinforcing Africa's role in the global industrial value chain.
The president also said the partnership seeks to enhance collaboration on technological development and contribute to building a skilled workforce.
In addition to UM6P's affiliated center, Boeing also signed an agreement with Casablanca Aéronautique for the production of machined parts for its 737 MAX program.
Morocco sees the aeronautic sector as a key industry for its contribution to the economy. Its vision is to double employment in its aerospace sector by 2030. Overall, the sector created around 20,000 jobs, reaching an integration rate exceeding 40%.
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