ABL Industries Launches Specialized MRO Operations in Morocco.
During the opening ceremony of Aerospace Meetings Casablanca 2025, ABL Industries, the new technical and industrial arm of ABL Aviation, officially signed a partnership with Midparc Casablanca to establish its first aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility within Morocco’s leading aerospace free zone.
The signing took place in the presence of Mr. Ryad Mezzour, Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Mr. Hamid Benbrahim El Andaloussi, President of Midparc, and Mr. Stephen Orr, General Manager of ABL Industries.
The launch of ABL Industries in Midparc marks a key milestone in the group’s strategy to provide end-to-end aviation solutions, from aircraft asset management to technical servicing. The company has secured a temporary facility at Midparc to begin operations immediately, while the permanent facility, currently in development, will include a 1,000 m² workshop with the option to expand beyond 2,000 m². The new site is expected to be operational by Q4 2026, supporting ABL Industries’ long-term vision for scalable MRO capabilities in Morocco.
“Morocco offers a unique combination of skilled talent, advanced infrastructure, and geographic proximity to key aviation corridors,” said Stephen Orr, Managing Director of ABL Industries. “Through our presence in Midparc, we are positioning ABL Industries to become a reference point for high-precision MRO services in Africa and beyond.”
ABL Industries is being established to provide FAA and EASA-certified MRO services with a specialization in:
- 5B/7B Thrust Reverser MRO
- Radome Overhaul and Repair
- Flight Control Component MRO (rudder, flaps, slats)
- Rotable Pool and Sale-Leaseback (SLB) Opportunities
- Mid-life and End-of-Lease Support
With this investment, ABL Industries aims to support the growing MRO demand across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, offering competitive turnaround times and technical excellence for airlines, lessors, and investors managing complex asset portfolios.
“This partnership reinforces our belief that the future of aviation growth is global, and Africa will play a defining role in it,” said Ali Ben Lmadani, CEO and Founder of ABL Corporation. “ABL Industries represents our commitment to expanding the capabilities of the ABL platform, while contributing to Morocco’s dynamic aerospace ecosystem.”
Midparc, a free zone located near Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport, is home to a growing number of global aerospace OEMs and tier-one suppliers. With its integrated infrastructure, workforce readiness, and strong government backing, the zone has become a competitive industrial base for international aerospace players.
The announcement comes at a time when demand for narrow-body aircraft maintenance is increasing, particularly in emerging markets. ABL Industries plans to work closely with local institutions, engineering schools, and technical partners to ensure a pipeline of skilled talent and long-term development.
About ABL Industries:
ABL Industries is the technical and industrial arm of ABL Aviation, created to deliver specialized aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services across major flight control components and systems. With full FAA and EASA certifications, ABL Industries brings high standards of technical precision and operational excellence to its global client base.
About ABL Aviation
ABL Aviation is an independent aircraft investment management firm, renowned for its excellence, innovation, and commitment to sustainability in the aviation leasing industry. As part of the ABL Corporation group, ABL Aviation specializes in delivering tailored, value-driven leasing solutions that align with the unique goals of its partners. With a strategic presence in New York, Dublin, Casablanca, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, ABL Aviation combines global reach with unmatched agility, ensuring flexibility, transparency, and efficiency in every transaction. By Q3 2025, the firm successfully completed 113 aircraft transactions with over $7.1 billion under management, further solidifying its position as a trusted, innovation-oriented partner in aircraft leasing and investment management.