LE BOURGET, Paris, June 17, 2025 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] is partnering with the Africa Center of Manufacturing Excellence (ACME), a collaborative research and development center at the University of Mohammed 6th Polytechnic (UM6P). The initiative is aimed at fostering innovation and enhancing manufacturing capabilities in the region.

"We are excited to formalize our collaboration with ACME, which represents a significant step forward in our efforts to support the growth of the aerospace industry in Morocco," said Vince Logsdon, vice president, International Business Development for Boeing Defense, Space & Security and Global Services. "This partnership will enhance technology development collaboration and contribute to the development of a skilled workforce in the region."

The partnership also underscores Boeing's commitment to investing in local talent and promoting sustainable development in Morocco's aerospace sector.

“Our collaboration with Boeing, through Africa Center of Manufacturing Excellence, reflects a shared vision to advance aerospace and manufacturing excellence by uniting research, talent development, and industry,” said Hicham El Habti, President of UM6P. “Together, we are building a platform that bridges academia and the private sector to drive innovation, empower African talent, and strengthen the continent’s role in global industrial value chains.”

Boeing’s long-standing partnership with Morocco, spanning over 70 years, includes significant contributions to the country’s workforce development through collaborations with Education for Employment Morocco, INJAZ Al-Maghrib, and Amideast. Additionally, Boeing supports aiding vulnerable communities through organizations like AMSAT, which assists individuals with Down syndrome.

About Boeing:

A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.  

About UM6P:

University Mohammed VI Polytechnic is a Moroccan university dedicated to tackling Africa’s and the world’s most pressing challenges through education, research, and innovation. With a strong focus on empowering the continent’s future leaders, it pioneers new approaches in AI, health, green energy, and sustainable agriculture, while integrating the social sciences as engines of inclusive and human-centered development. With campuses across Morocco and hubs in Paris and Montreal, UM6P fosters entrepreneurship, promotes inclusion, and delivers solutions with lasting impact for Africa and beyond.

For more information: https://www.um6p.ma/en