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Establishing Excellence

GENAS Aviation
Center of excellence Fès

Building Africa's Next Aerospace Landmark: a fully integrated aerospace platform dedicated to aircraft transformation, maintenance, repair, customization and painting in the heart of Morocco.

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Integrated Industrial Platform

The GENAS Aviation Center of Excellence, located south of Fès-Saïss International Airport and directly connected to its runway, is a fully integrated industrial platform for the aerospace industry. Bringing together maintenance, repair, transformation, painting and customization of aircraft, helicopters and business jets on a single site, it is designed to become one of Africa's leading aerospace hubs.

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MRO

Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul

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Painting

Aircraft Painting & Livery Customization

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Aircraft Transformation

Structural Modifications & Conversion

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Decarbonization

Green Retrofit & Emissions Reduction

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Customization

Aircraft, Helicopter & Business Jet

Technical Precision

Direct Runway Access

Direct connection to the 3100 meter runway of Fès-Saïss International Airport, enabling efficient aircraft operations and streamlined logistics.

Capacity to land Code E aircraft such as B747-400.

Up to
100
Hectares of Development

Built at Scale

ARCHITECTURAL MAGNITUDE

22,000

Tonnes of Steel

Equivalent to approximately three Eiffel Towers, forming the structural backbone of the platform.

720,000

m³ of Concrete

Supporting hangars, taxiways, aircraft parking areas and future expansion zones.

Fast-track building construction

14

Months

Target construction timeline for the development of the integrated aerospace platform.

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6 Industry 4.0 hangars

Dedicated to specialized aerospace activities including maintenance, transformation, and support services.

Core Infrastructure
Aircraft maintenance and repair in a modern hangar
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Aircraft Maintenance & Repair (MRO)

Comprehensive maintenance and repair services.

  • • Commercial Aircraft
  • • Heavy Maintenance
  • • Structural Repairs
Sustainable aviation efficiency and retrofit solutions
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Efficiency Hangar

Dedicated to reducing aircraft greenhouse gas emissions through innovative retrofit solutions.

  • • Green Retrofit Programs
  • • Sustainability Solutions
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Refurbishing Hangar

Major structural transformations and aircraft life-extension programs.

  • • Structural Modifications
  • • Aircraft Modernization
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Paintshop

Code E and Code C aircraft painting and livery customization facilities.

  • • Aircraft Repainting
  • • Advanced Livery Design
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Helicopter MRO & Service Center

Specialized maintenance and conversion services for rotary-wing aircraft.

  • • Medical Conversions
  • • VIP Configurations
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Business Jet MRO & Service Center

Dedicated maintenance, repair and customization services for executive aviation.

  • • Private Aircraft Support
  • • Premium Customization

Technical Services & Expertise

A complete range of aerospace engineering, maintenance and certification services supporting operators, manufacturers and aviation stakeholders.

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Aircraft Painting
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Base & Line Maintenance
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Refurbishment & Conversion
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Decarbonization & Green Retrofit
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Certification Support
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Engineering Consulting
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Aircraft Parking
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Spare Parts Management
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Technical Training
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National Ambition

The Largest Aeronautical Project in Morocco

A landmark industrial platform designed to elevate Morocco's aerospace capabilities on the global stage.

The Campus Ecosystem

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R&D Center

Driving innovation in aerospace engineering, advanced materials and next-generation aviation technologies.

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Advanced Training

Dedicated training centers located alongside operational facilities to develop the next generation of Moroccan aerospace engineers and technicians.

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AI Energy Management

A pioneering AI-powered energy system designed to optimize operations and deliver significant energy savings across the entire campus.

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Unified Security

Advanced security infrastructure including controlled access, vehicle scanners, facial recognition systems and 24/7 on-site protection.

Environmental Responsibility

Ecology & Environmental Stewardship

Beyond industrial performance, GENAS Aviation is committed to developing its platform with respect for the surrounding environment. The project integrates ecological considerations into land planning, construction practices and long-term site management across the Fès-Saïss aeropole.

From limiting the environmental footprint of future operations to preserving the balance between industrial growth and local territory, the Center of Excellence is being shaped as a responsible landmark—where aerospace ambition and environmental duty advance together.

Join the Future of African Aerospace Excellence

GENAS Aviation is building more than an industrial facility. It is creating a complete aerospace ecosystem where engineering, innovation, training and industrial excellence come together to shape Morocco's aerospace future.