Seattle, Washington | December 21, 2018–Boeing [NYSE:BA] today delivered the first 737 MAX for Royal Air Maroc, which plans to use the fuel-efficient, longer-range version of the popular 737 jet to expand and modernize its fleet.
Morocco’s flag carrier – which welcomed its first 787-9 Dreamliner last week – will take delivery of three more 737 MAX 8s and three more 787-9s over the next few months as part of its strategic plan to strengthen its operations.
“We are pleased to receive our airline’s first 737 MAX, which will soon be joined by three other airliners from the same family. These new 737 MAX airplanes expand our medium-haul portfolio, which forms the backbone of Royal Air Maroc’s fleet. Our choice of this airplane is in line with our strategy of continuously expanding and modernizing our fleet, and comes just a few days after the announcement of Royal Air Maroc’s invitation to join the most prestigious Oneworld Alliance. This in turn will further strengthen our leadership position on the continent, both for our country and for Royal Air Maroc,” said Abdelhamid Addou, CEO and Chairman of Royal Air Maroc.
The 737 MAX 8 airplanes will build on the success of Royal Air Maroc’s fleet of Next-Generations 737s. The MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets, and other airframe enhancements to improve performance and reduce operating costs. It also integrates engine technology to reduce the operational noise footprint of the airplane.
Compared to the previous 737 model, the MAX 8 can fly 600 nautical miles (1,112 kilometers) farther, while providing 14 percent better fuel efficiency. The MAX 8 can seat up to 178 passengers in a standard two-class configuration and fly 3,550 nautical miles (6,570 kilometers).
Royal Air Maroc plans to deploy its 737 MAX 8 on routes from Casablanca to Accra (Ghana), Lagos (Nigeria), London–Heathrow (England), Bologna (Italy) and Paris(Orly and CDG). With the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner, Royal Air Maroc will now operate the most capable airplane in the narrowbody and medium widebody segments. It’s an unrivaled combination of efficiency and performance that will allow the airline to profitably grow its network and business,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company.
“We are thrilled to celebrate two major milestones this month with our long-time customer Royal Air Maroc. Over the past five decades, we have been honored to see them grow on the wings of Boeing airplanes and we are very excited to see the next chapter of our partnership.”
Boeing has also partnered with the industrial sector in Morocco, supporting the development of the kingdom’s aviation industry through initiatives such as the joint venture MATIS Aerospace that specializes in producing wire bundles and wire harnesses for airplanes. Boeing is also helping to educate local youth through partnerships with EFE-Morocco and the INJAZ Al-Maghrib association.
Morocco’s flag carrier expands 787 fleet to enable growth in international routes
Seattle, WA | December 27, 2017– Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) today announced orders for (4) 787-9 Dreamliners – valued at $1.1 billion at list prices – that will enable Morocco’s flag carrier to expand international service.
The orders, previously listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, include two 787s purchased in December 2016and two purchased this month.
Royal Air Maroc, which has already taken delivery of five 787-8s, will grow its fleet of fuel-efficient 787s 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.
“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’s additional 787 orders are a terrific endorsement of the Dreamliner’s economic performance, fuel efficiency and unrivalled passenger experience,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Global Sales and Marketing for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “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.”
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.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a family of super-efficient airplanes with new passenger-pleasing features. The 787-9’s fuselage is stretched by 20 feet (6 meters) over the 787-8 and can fly 290 passengers up to 14,140 kilometers in a typical two-class configuration. The 787’s unparalleled fuel efficiency – reducing fuel use and carbon emissions by 20 percent compared to airplanes it replaces – and range flexibility enable carriers to profitably open new routes and optimize fleet and network performance. To serve passengers, the Dreamliner offers large, dimmable windows, large stow bins, modern LED lighting, higher humidity, a lower cabin altitude, cleaner air and a smoother ride.
Boeing also is a longstanding partner to Morocco, supporting the country’s development of its aerospace industry and workforce. Boeing and Safran are joint venture partners in Morocco Aero-Technical Interconnect Systems (MATIS) Aerospace in Casablanca, a high-quality supplier that employs more than 1,000 people building wire bundles and wire harnesses for Boeing and other aerospace companies.
Los Angeles, CA | August 19, 2014– Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: ENT), the worldwide leading provider of content, connectivity and digital media solutions to airlines, has signed an agreement with Royal Air Maroc to provide a broad array of local and international inflight entertainment (IFE) content across its entire fleet.
Starting in September 2014, Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) will provide Royal Air Maroc with a variety of movies, TV shows and audio, as well as a new African content program customized for the airline. In addition to providing content services, GEE will design an exclusive microsite to showcase Royal Air Maroc’s IFE program to passengers prior to boarding their flight.
“Royal Air Maroc is an award-winning airline poised for growth and we are proud to support it through our content services,” said Walé Adepoju, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Global Eagle Entertainment. “Through this agreement, we are committed to providing a complete range of services and a customized approach to content delivery aligned with Royal Air Maroc’s business strategy and passenger experience objectives.”
“We’re delighted to have selected GEE to supply a variety of inflight content to our aircraft,” commented Saïda Najioullah, Marketing Director at Royal Air Maroc. “Our partnership with GEE will support our strategy to enhance the experience for our passengers through creative and relevant content.”
Royal Air Maroc was recently named the Best Regional Airline in Africa at the 2014 World Airline Awards.
– The airline chooses the class-leading IATA SIS compliant solution that automates and standardizes the entire miscellaneous billing process
Barcelona, Mumbai, New Jersey | August 29, 2012– Accelya Kale Solutions Limited is part of the Accelya Group, a leading solution provider to the Airline and Travel industry, today announced that, Royal Air Maroc, the flag carrier airline of Morocco, has selected Accelya Kale’s FinesseMBSTM to automate and standardise the entire Miscellaneous billing process.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Yousfi Fouad, Director of Information System, Royal Air Maroc said, “Royal Air Maroc wanted to acquire a solution to replace the existing legacy system, apart from achieving automation and compliance. FinesseMBSTM is an ideal fit for us, as it not only helps us achieve SIS compliance, but also automates the entire miscellaneous billing process. It has the capability to seamlessly integrate with our existing airline and airport systems”.
FinesseMBSTM will enable Royal Air Maroc to:
– Ensure compliance to IATA’s SIS (Simplified Interline Settlement) standards for miscellaneous billings
– Prevent revenue leakages in miscellaneous billing
– Reduce implementation risks significantly by rapid deployment methodology
– Reduce total cost of ownership through SaaS model (Software-as-a-Service)
– Reduce manual work through implementation of Contract Management system and automated interface to accounting system
Speaking on this occasion, Mrs. Neela Bhattacherjee, Head – Airlines SBU, Accelya Kale Solutions said, “FinesseMBSTM is built on modern technology and includes industry best practices for miscellaneous billing. We are happy to be selected by Royal Air Maroc as their trusted service provider.”
In-flight entertainment and related technologies, such as onboard Internet access, are critically important to the passengers I speak with every day. An authoritative resource about the latest developments in the in-flight entertainment industry will lead to better products and happier customers.”