TANGIER — Chinese aerospace manufacturer Hangyu Technology has officially decided to redirect a planned investment of up to €105 million ($114 million) from Slovakia to Morocco. The advanced manufacturing plant will be established in the Mohammed VI Tangier Tech City, marking another major milestone for Morocco's burgeoning aerospace hub.

Regulatory Roadblocks in Slovakia Prompt Strategic Shift

Hangyu Technology had originally intended to build the production site in Slovakia's Košice region. However, administrative hurdles and regulatory bottlenecks led to substantial project delays, creating uncertainty around project execution. Consequently, the Chinese supplier scrapped its Slovak initiative and initiated plans to close its local subsidiary there.

High-Precision Aerospace Manufacturing in Tangier

The manufacturing facility will be developed through Sichuan Delan Aviation Technology Development, a subsidiary of Hangyu Technology, which plans to establish a wholly owned Moroccan entity. The initial committed financing is estimated at $42 million, within an overall investment envelope of up to €105 million.

The Tangier facility will focus on producing precision forgings and specialized structural components for:

  • Aircraft engines and gas turbines
  • Commercial and industrial aviation systems
  • High-stress mechanical assemblies

Hangyu Technology serves several of the world's most prominent aerospace conglomerates, including GE Aerospace, Safran, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Honeywell.

Morocco's Expanding Aerospace Ecosystem

The relocation underscores Morocco's rising status as a premier aerospace manufacturing platform bridging Europe and Africa. The Moroccan aerospace industry currently encompasses:

  • Over 160 operational enterprises
  • Approximately 25,000 skilled jobs
  • Annual exports exceeding $3 billion, with industry association GIMAS projecting growth to $5 billion within three years

This project also reflects deepening economic ties between Rabat and Beijing. Bilateral trade exceeded $10 billion, solidifying China's position as Morocco’s third-largest global trading partner and its primary partner in Asia.