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Morocco and Boeing Heather Pederson Director, International Operations Government Relations Boeing Washington D.C. Office February 16, 2006
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Morocco: Opportunities Major tourism draw to Morocco.......strong tourism development policy Doors increasingly open to trade Unique geography and culture −Crossroads of Europe, Africa and Middle East Economic reforms and privatization Growing manufacturing and IT sectors −Expanding from textiles to electronics and high-tech Sophisticated & highly skilled National Air Carrier Excellent Potential for Growth in Aviation
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Royal Air Maroc and Boeing Long-standing partnership continues to grow More than 30 years of partnership In 1969, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) ordered its first Boeing In 2005, RAM ordered Boeing’s newest aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner
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Industrial Partnership MATIS Aerospace Created in 2005 Joint Venture between RAM & Alteon, a Boeing wholly owned subsidiary Created in 2001 Joint Venture between RAM & Boeing, and Labinal (Snecma)
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MATIS Aerospace Launched in 2001, MATIS is a JV between Boeing, Royal Air Maroc and Labinal Manufacture of wire bundles for the 737, 757, 767, 777, 747 airplanes Expand to support aircraft engines and rail mass transit applications Awarded the majority work-statement to manufacture the 787 wiring Employment has grown from 75 to a forecast of 500 in 2006
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CasaAero Need for a pilot training center in the Africa/Mediterranean region Royal Air Maroc possessed expertise, skilled staff, and facilities Key factors to our decision for selecting Morocco: –Strong local partner: Royal Air Maroc –Support of Moroccan Government –Skilled and cost efficient labor force –Geo-strategic location –Successful experience with MATIS JV
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Keys to Success Relationship with local partner Support of the Moroccan Government Skilled and cost efficient labor force Comments… We experienced some difficulties, but worked closely with our local partner and the Moroccan Government to resolve them With the FTA in place, JVs will be easier to establish
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The Community in Morocco Boeing is engaged in local community activities: Mohammed V Foundation Academic Scholarships −Fulbright Scholarship Medical Supplies Educational Programs Youth Sporting Events Support Local NGOs
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