Royal Air Maroc has signed with Dublin-based Avolon Company a lease agreement for six Boeing 737-8 MAX planes. Two aircraft were delivered in recent weeks with the remainder to be delivered through 2025 and 2026.
Commenting the deal,Paul Geaney,President and Chief Commercial Officer,Avolon said: “We are excited to welcome Royal Air Maroc as a new customer to support their ambitious growth plans. Africa is expected to be one of the fastest growing regions for aviation over the next twenty years,with the network expansion enhancing business growth and social development”.
“As one of the leading carriers in North Africa,Royal Air Maroc will play an important role in driving this growth,and we look forward to working together on future opportunities,” he added.
For his part,Abdelhamid Addou,Chairman and CEO of the Moroccan national airline company said this agreement with Avolon represents a significant milestone in the execution of our 10-year “Growth Program”.
“The 6 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft not only increases our operational capacity but also accelerates our transformation from a regional carrier into a global connector linking Africa with the rest of the world,” he underlined.
“These aircraft,with their improved efficiency and passenger comfort,will enable us to strengthen our competitiveness,expand our network,and provide a travel experience that meets the highest international standards. They are an essential component in our ambition to serve 32 million passengers annually by 2037 and to position Royal Air Maroc among the leading global airlines,” he said.
The Moroccan flag carrier has a fleet of 59 aircraft,and flies to 98 domestic and international destinations.
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