Brazilian aerospace group Embraer and Morocco’s Mohammed VI International Academy of Civil Aviation (AIAC is its abbreviation in French) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Casablanca last week. The aim of the MoU is to develop aviation-related engineering in the North African country.
Embraer will train Moroccan engineers in Brazil and will work with the AIAC to identify and establish programmes to produce world-class aeronautical and related engineering training programmes in north-west Africa. “[This] MoU with Embraer represents an important step in our strategy of working with globally renowned organisations, such as Embraer, willing to collaborate and to support us in our goal of preparing aeronautical engineers in Morocco, with world-class standards,” said AIAC MD Abdellah Menou.
“We are pleased with the opportunity to share with the AIAC our expertise in the preparation of highly skilled engineers to address the challenges of such a demanding industry like aerospace,” affirmed Embraer VP: engineering and technology Humberto Pereira. “As a leader in commercial aviation, and with 46 years of experience in designing and manufacturing aircraft that operate in more than 60 countries, we are always honoured to share our knowledge with organisations that aim to play an important role in such a competitive industry.”
The AIAC was set up in 2000 by King Mohammed VI and trains engineers, safety personnel, air traffic controllers and pilots. It also offers courses in manufacturing and computer engineering. It is administered by the National Airport Authority and falls under the aegis of the Ministry of Equipment and Transport. Its teaching adheres to the practices and standards advocated by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. The AIAC has a 6 ha campus in the heart of the Casablanca Aeropole, neighbouring on a number of the country’s other high-technology industrial facilities and close to its most important airport.