U.S. exhibitors at Marrakech Airshow 2016

April 24, 2016 — When the biennial International Marrakech Air Show 2016 (IMAS) opens April 27 at the Menara Airport, RMAF Military Base, the United States of America will be among the show’s largest international exhibitors. With 15 participating companies, the size of the American contingent is a strong indicator of how important the region is to the U.S. aerospace and defense industry, and that countries throughout the region are likewise interested in working with U.S. companies to further their industry and economic goals. IMAS is Morocco’s most prominent aerospace and defense trade event. The U.S. presence, featuring industry leading companies such as Boeing, FLIR, Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney is organized by Kallman Worldwide, Inc., the newly designated U.S. representative of the show, in coordination with numerous U.S. government agencies, including the departments of Commerce, Defense and State. The centerpiece of the national effort, the nearly 500 sqm (gross) U.S. International Pavilion located in show Pavilion F, is a destination for buyers looking for an efficient way to meet a critical mass of U.S. suppliers, and an on-site business hub for U.S. exhibitors looking to maximize their exposure and impact at the event. Ranging from publicly traded stalwarts to privately held small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Dillon, M International and WAGA International, exhibitors in the Pavilion represent a cross-section of leading American suppliers working to initiate and strengthen regional partnerships. WAGA and another U.S. SME, Aerospace Maintenance Solutions (AMS) recently announced their own partnership to better support military aircraft from Morocco and other countries. The companies will exhibit together at IMAS at the WAGA Booth #F-5, where they will meet with military delegations regarding new repair capabilities, including parts for C-130s, F-5s and F-16s.