Safran To Build New Airbus A320 Engine Assembly Line In Morocco

European aerospace manufacturer Safran will now open a new Airbus LEAP-1A engine assembly line in Morocco as well as a separate maintenance facility near Casablanca, committing to an overall investment of more than $300 million. This assembly line is set to be the first built by the manufacturer outside of France, signaling a major leap into the international market for the once regional player. The facility will target an output of 350 engines per year by 2028 in order to support Airbus A320neo output.