Mohammed Bellatig Returns to Lead Morocco’s Aerospace Industry Association - The Europe Today
Rabat, July 28, 2026 – The Europe Today: The Moroccan Aerospace Industries Group (GIMAS) has appointedMohammed Bellatigas its new president, marking the return of one of the association’s founding members to. . .
Rabat, July 28, 2026 – The Europe Today: The Moroccan Aerospace Industries Group (GIMAS) has appointedMohammed Bellatigas its new president, marking the return of one of the association’s founding members to lead Morocco’s rapidly expanding aerospace industry. His appointment took effect onJuly 8, 2026, according to an official statement issued by GIMAS. Bellatig, an aircraft engineer and graduate of theNational Higher School of Aeronautics and Space (ISAE-SUPAERO)in Toulouse, France, has built a distinguished career in the aviation sector. He spent decades atRoyal Air Maroc (RAM), where he specialized in aircraft maintenance and played a key role in the airline’s industrial development and strategic expansion. During his tenure at RAM, Bellatig contributed to the establishment of several major joint ventures and subsidiaries, includingSAESMfor engine maintenance,MATISin partnership with Boeing and Safran for aircraft wiring,Aerotechnic Industries (ATI)with Air France-KLM for heavy aircraft maintenance, andSatys SP Maroc, specializing in aircraft painting and component services. He currently serves as Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Satys SP Maroc and has previously chaired the boards of SAESM and ATI. GIMAS highlighted Bellatig’s longstanding association with the organization, noting that he served as its first president following the association’s establishment in September 2006 and played a pivotal role in laying the foundations of Morocco’s aerospace ecosystem alongside the sector’s pioneering companies. Beyond his executive leadership, Bellatig has also contributed to the aerospace industry through publications in several specialized international magazines, reflecting his extensive expertise in aviation maintenance and industrial development. GIMAS represents Morocco’s aerospace manufacturing industry and works to promote the growth and international competitiveness of the country’s aerospace ecosystem, which has emerged as one of Morocco’s leading industrial sectors over the past two decades. According to official data, the sector comprised nearly150 companiesby the end of 2024, generated approximatelyUS$2. 6 billionin exports, employed around17,000 people, and recorded export growth of nearly15 percentcompared to the previous year. The sector is expected to continue its strong growth trajectory asRoyal Air Marocexpands its fleet and international network in preparation for Morocco’s long-term tourism and economic objectives, while the National Airports Authority advances itsAirports 2030modernization strategy to enhance aviation infrastructure across the Kingdom.