200 Exhibitors from 27 Countries Set to Shine at the Eighth Marrakech Air Show
The eighth edition of the Marrakech International Air Show is set to take flight on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Royal Armed Forces Air Base in Marrakech. This significant event, which will run until October 10, showcases a wide array of international players from the aviation, aerospace, and defense sectors. With approximately 200 exhibitors representing 27 countries, the exhibition is expected to attract high-ranking official, civilian, and military delegations, including defense ministers and chiefs of staff, highlighting the event's global significance.
Among the prestigious companies participating are industry giants such as Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Boeing, Safran, Thales, Embraer, RTX, IAI, and Elbit Systems, alongside several key players in the Moroccan aerospace sector. This exhibition not only serves as a platform for showcasing aircraft and aerial systems but also features aerial displays, a static exhibition, professional meetings, and strategic seminars. These discussions will cover critical topics such as industrial sovereignty, securing supply chains, digitalization, complex systems, and talent development.
The Moroccan aerospace industry will play a prominent role in this year's show, illustrating the advancements in the national aerospace manufacturing system, particularly in engineering, maintenance, embedded electronics, digitalization, and research and development. The exhibition aims to strengthen industrial and technological partnerships while connecting Moroccan stakeholders with global value chains, reinforcing Morocco's position as a key player in the aerospace sector.
Under the patronage of King Mohammed VI, this year's Marrakech Air Show is organized by the Space, Aviation, and Defense Exhibitions Association in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, the National Defense Administration, and the Royal Armed Forces. The official platform for the exhibition emphasizes a strong focus on aviation, aerospace, and defense, showcasing innovations, advanced defense systems, and space technologies.
As reported by journal24.ma.
