KAI Makes Debut at Morocco Air Show, Targets Africa with FA-50

Sole South Korean company participating; focuses on promoting the FA-50

Targets Morocco's advanced trainer aircraft procurement program

Seeks to expand exports to the Middle East and Africa

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is targeting the African market with its FA-50, seeking to win Morocco's advanced trainer aircraft procurement program.

Morocco's Minister Delegate for National Defence Administration, Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (Chief of General Staff), and Commander of the Royal Moroccan Air Force Visit the KAI Booth. KAI

KAI said on October 8 that it is the only South Korean company participating in the 2026 Marrakech Air Show, being held in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 7 through 10.

Now in its eighth year, the Marrakech Air Show is a major aerospace and defense exhibition for North Africa and the Middle East, with about 200 companies from 27 countries taking part.

At the event, KAI is showcasing key aircraft, including the FA-50, the Korean fighter KF-21, the Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH), and the armed helicopter MIRON.

KAI has set aside a dedicated exhibition space for the FA-50, taking into account the Moroccan Air Force's advanced trainer aircraft procurement program. The company plans to highlight the FA-50's operational efficiency, as it can perform both advanced training and light combat missions, as well as its global export track record.

KAI is pursuing entry into the Moroccan market, drawing on its export and operational experience in Indonesia, Iraq, the Philippines, Thailand, Poland, and Malaysia.

During the air show, KAI will meet with government and military officials from Morocco, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and other countries to discuss cooperation on exports of the FA-50 and helicopters.

Kim Yongmin, KAI's head of business division and executive vice president, said, "This is an important opportunity to introduce the FA-50's performance and global operational experience directly to key customers in Morocco and Africa. We will continue to create new business opportunities by expanding cooperation with local customers."

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