Royal Air Maroc places order for four Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Seattle-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced orders for four 787-9 Dreamliners that will enable Morocco’s flag carrier to expand international service.
December 28, 2017: Seattle-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced orders for four 787-9 Dreamliners that will enable Morocco's flag carrier to expand international service. The order is valued at US$ 1.1 billion at list prices.
The orders, previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website, include two 787s purchased in December 2016 and two purchased this month.
"Today Royal Air Maroc has direct flights to 80 international destinations. Thanks to our unique position as a geographic hub and high quality of service, we bring customers from all over the world to their destinations. With more than 850 flights per month to Africa, Royal Air Maroc has the broadest presence across the continent of any airline," said Abdelhamid Addou, CEO and chairman of Royal Air Maroc.
He added, "Our vision is to be the leading airline in Africa in terms of quality of service, quality of planes and connectivity. Ordering new-generation planes such as the Dreamliner puts our airline on the right track to fulfill our vision."
Royal Air Maroc, which has already taken delivery of five B787-8s, will grow its fleet of fuel-efficient B787s to a total of nine airplanes. Royal Air Maroc flies 787s on international routes from Casablanca to North America, South America, the Middle East and Europe, and with the additional airplanes plans to expand service to these areas.
"Royal Air Maroc's additional 787 orders are a terrific endorsement of the Dreamliner's economic performance, fuel efficiency and unrivalled passenger experience. Expanding the relationship between our companies that began nearly 50 years ago, Boeing is proud to support Royal Air Maroc's growth plans within Africa and further connect Morocco to the world," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Global Sales and Marketing for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Royal Air Maroc is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Its fleet includes more than 56 Boeing airplanes, including 737s, 767-300ERs, 787s and a 747-400. The Casablanca-based carrier operates a domestic network throughout Morocco and serves more than 80 destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, North America and South America.
