-          Casablanca Aeronautique to produce 737 MAX structured machined parts

CASABLANCA, Morocco, June 16, 2025 — Boeing has expanded its commitment to create an ecosystem of aerospace suppliers in Morocco through a new agreement with Casablanca Aeronautique. The Casablanca-based company will manufacture machined parts for Boeing’s 737 MAX program, continuing Boeing’s multi-million-dollar investment in the Moroccan aerospace sector.

“This partnership emphasizes our commitment to support the creation of a robust aerospace ecosystem in Morocco,” said Emily Belgrade, vice president of Stability for Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ Global Supply Chain. “We are proud to create partnerships that will benefit Boeing and Morocco for years to come.”

Casablanca Aeronautique is the Moroccan manufacturing arm of the Figeac Aéro group, which offers global component manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Its fully integrated industrial capabilities enable it to support key aerospace programs and major OEMs throughout the world.

Maurice Herbelin, General Manager of Casablanca Aeronautique, confirmed: “We could not be happier to further our partnership with Boeing. As a key player within the Moroccan aerospace ecosystem, Casablanca Aeronautique is fully committed to advancing Morocco's industrial base for such global manufacturers."

Jean-Claude Maillard, CEO of Figeac Aéro, added: “This new agreement perfectly underlines our strategy of global coverage together with strong local presence. It also hints at the tremendous mutually beneficial growth opportunities available for Boeing and Casa Aeronautique in Morocco and globally.”

About Boeing in Morocco:

Boeing has been a longstanding partner to Morocco, working closely with the Ministry of Industry and the Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE) to strengthen the country’s aerospace sector. Through the Boeing-Morocco Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2016, Boeing has committed to creating new investment opportunities and advancing Morocco’s industrial capabilities. This partnership has contributed to aerospace jobs and resulted in increasing Boeing sourcing activities in Morocco, including insulation blankets, wiring, tubes and composites. Several suppliers have joined the MoU with ambitious investment plans, while Boeing has engaged hundreds of its suppliers to explore opportunities within Morocco’s aerospace ecosystem.

About Casablanca Aeronautique:

With close to 900 employees, Casablanca Aeronautique offers fully-integrated industrial services, from machining and sheet metal work to processing and assembly, to local and global aerospace customers. It is part of the FIGEAC AÉRO Group, a leading partner for major manufacturers in the aerospace, defense and energy sectors with a global industrial footprint and strategic positions on the world’s main commercial and military aircraft programs. The Group generated annual revenue of €432.3 million in the year to 31 March 2025.