25/09/2026

The Turkish group AKSA Composites, which specialises in advanced composite materials for the aerospace and space industries in particular, has formalised its establishment in Tunisia with the signing, on 24 September, of an industrial lease at the Borj Cédria Technopole.
This venture, representing an initial investment of around $5 million, marks AKSA Composites’ first industrial presence on the African continent, according to FIPA-Tunisia.
The new facility will produce high value-added composite materials and components, primarily for the international supply chains of the aerospace industry. Production is scheduled to commence in 2028, with a gradual ramp-up of operations.
A subsidiary of the Turkish group Akkök, AKSA Composites works in particular with global aerospace players such as Airbus, Bell Textron and KAI (Korea Aerospace Industries). The group is developing integrated capabilities in Turkey covering research and development, design, prototyping and the production of advanced composite components.
The Tunisian project follows several months of discussions, which began in particular at the Hamburg Aviation Forum in December 2025 and were subsequently continued with the Tunisian Aerospace Industries Group (GITAS) and FIPA-Tunisia.

For Tunisia, the arrival of AKSA Composites marks a new stage in the move towards higher-end products within its aerospace sector, strengthening its position in advanced materials, technology transfer and high value-added activities. The Tunisian sector now comprises more than 80 companies and generates over 650 million euros in exports, according to figures provided by GITAS.