Paris 2011: Will Unrest Undermine Ambitious Targets Set By Moroccan Aerospace Industry
The Moroccan aerospace industry has made significant strides in recent years to position itself as a lower cost base than nearby Europe.

The Moroccan aerospace industry has made significant strides in recent years to position itself as a lower cost base than nearby Europe. But this could be undermined if mounting political unrest in the north African country boils over into violence.

 The industry group here at the Paris Air Show (Hall B2 F93) comprises more than 90 aerospace companies employing more than 8,500. Annual growth is heading for 20 percent as a result of investment by companies such as Boeing, EADS, Snecma, Aircelle and Creuzet.