Rabat – Morocco’s Official Gazette has formally approved a decree allowing Royal Air Maroc (RAM) to establish the Moroccan Academy of Aeronautics, marking a new step in strengthening the country’s aviation workforce.
The decree was published on July 27, 2026, around seven months after the Government Council endorsed the creation of the academy, which will focus on training professionals in aviation-related fields.
The government said the project supports the goals of the National Industrial Takeoff Charter, which identifies the aerospace sector as a key industry with strong potential to contribute to Morocco’s economic development.
Under the new framework, Royal Air Maroc will oversee the creation and operation of the academy, which will provide specialized training programs aimed at preparing skilled workers for aircraft maintenance companies. The institution will also offer professional development courses for current employees as well as training programs designed to help job seekers enter the aviation industry.
The launch of the academy comes as RAM moves forward with expansion plans, including the acquisition of additional aircraft in the coming years. The airline’s growth strategy is expected to increase demand for qualified aviation professionals.
Morocco’s aerospace industry has become one of the country’s strongest-performing sectors. King Mohammed VI has highlighted aviation and automotive manufacturing as major drivers of economic progress, noting that exports from both industries now represent more than 40% of Morocco’s total exports, exceeding the contribution of phosphates.
The monarch has also pointed to major industrial investments that have helped Morocco become one of the few countries with advanced capabilities in areas such as aircraft engine and landing gear manufacturing.
Employment Minister Younes Sekkouri recently stressed the importance of developing specialized talent and maintaining investment in the sector. He noted that Royal Air Maroc’s academy will provide training in cooperation with both Moroccan and international partners, including Safran.
The minister added that aviation training initiatives are already expanding, with plans to increase the number of beneficiaries from around 9,000 to 100,000, supporting Morocco’s ambitions to grow its aerospace ecosystem.
