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FLEET - RAM to place large order before the end of 2024

Moroccan newoutlet Al-Sharq is reporting that Royal Air Maroc is set to place a large order before the end of this year. Quoting the CEO of the airline, the airline is planning to order up to 188 new aircraft to renew and expand its fleet.
According to IATA, passenger-numbers to and from Morocco are set to grow with 50% by 2043 compared to 2024. The country is also organizing various large sporting events like the Africa Cup in 2025 and the UEFA World Championship (with Spain and Portugal) in 2030.

Royal Air Maroc envisions a fleet of around 200 aircraft in the future, which will be four times the fleet it has today. The airline has issued Requests for Proposals (RfP) to Airbus, Boeing and Embraer. Although, historically, RAM has been a loyal Boeing-customer, the CEO has explicitly stated its open to all manufacturers. It's expected that Airbus-aircraft will be heavily pitched by the French President while conducting a state visit to Moroccoat the end of October.
The fleet of the airline is today made-up of six ATR72-600s, 28 Boeing B737-800s, two B737-8s, a single B767-300ERBCF, five B787-8s, four B787-9s, and four Embraer ERJ190s.
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Royal Air Maroc outlines staff, fleet cuts as state steps in

Royal Air Maroc (AT, Casablanca Int'l) has reached an agreement with its sole shareholder, the Moroccan government, over a financial support package which will require the airline to implement drastic fleet and personnel cuts.

According to Morocco's Medias24 portal, the government and the Hassan II Fund should provide support in a variety of forms (i.e. guarantees, debt, and equity purchases) to the airline which has been losing MAD50 million Moroccan dirhams (USD5.16 million) per day as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Although an exact figure was not specified, previous media reports have pointed to RAM being granted a package valued at more than MAD16 billion dirhams (USD1.65 billion).

In return, RAM's chief executive Abdelhamid Addou told a workers council meeting on July 2 that the airline would implement the following cuts:
858 staff will be retrenched, including 180 pilots and 500 cabin crew. Around 13% of ground staff, not counting those employed at subsidiaries such as RAM Handling, will also be let go with recent recruits and those who have been with the airline for less than three years affected. Staff aged 57 and over and who have been at the airline for at least 15 years will also be offered voluntary redundancy packages, subject to board approval.
Against the backdrop of anticipated weak demand expected to run through to 2023, 20 aircraft will be decommissioned and possibly disposed of including four B787s (variant unspecified), four ERJ 190-100ARs (all leased from Nordic Aviation Capital), and twelve B737s. According to the ch-aviation fleets advanced module, RAM's fleet includes six ATR72-600s, six B737-700s, two B737-8s, thirty-one B737-800s, five B787-8s, four B787-9s, and one B767-300(ERBCF). The report did not specify whether sale/lease-back agreements would be pursed as opposed to outright aircraft sales, given the bulk of RAM's fleet is wholly-owned with just 14 aircraft - ten B737-800s and the Embraers - leased from third parties.

A formal statement by RAM's line ministry, the Ministry of Equipment, Transport, and Logistics, is expected later this week.

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RAM hints at fleet expansion involving over 50 aircraft

Royal Air Maroc has signalled that it is preparing for an extensive fleet expansion possibly involving upwards of 50 aircraft.

The airline’s chief executive, Abdelhamid Addou, told FlightGlobal during a Oneworld alliance event in London that a formal request could be issued by June.

While he would not specify the precise number of aircraft involved, Addou said the carrier was seeking “many” – both long- and short-haul types – and signalled that the figure could be more than 50.

He says a “small number” would be taken for replacement, but that RAM was concentrating on expansion.

Casablanca-based RAM joined Oneworld towards the end of last year, becoming the alliance’s first African member.

It has been modernising with Boeing 787s – the carrier has five -8s and a single -9, and is taking three more -9s by the end of June, says Addou.



RAM is also introducing Boeing 737 Max 8s. The airline has a fleet of nearly 40 737s, primarily -800s, and also uses a handful of Embraer 190s. The regional subsidiary, RAM Express, operates a small fleet of ATR turboprops

SOURCE: FLIGHT DASHBOARD BY: DAVID KAMINSKI-MORROW LONDON

RAM shows off colours for first Max and 787-9

Moroccan flag-carrier Royal Air Maroc has shown off a special livery which will adorn its initial Boeing 737 Max and 787-9.
The airline is already a 787-8 and 737-800 operator, but has four 787-9s on order with Boeing.
RAM has previously signalled that it is likely to take the 737 Max, although Boeing does not list any order for the re-engined type from the carrier.
ts revised livery heavily features the green and red colours of the Moroccan flag on the aft fuselage.

RAM says the colour scheme “combines aerodynamics and modernity” and “reflects contemporary Moroccan culture”.: 

FLIGHT DASHBOARD BY: DAVID KAMINSKI-MORROW LONDON

ROYAL AIR MAROC: NOVOS DESTINOS E REFORÇO DE LIGAÇÕES PARA LISBOA

Entre 3 de julho e 9 de outubro deste ano, a Royal Air Maroc irá passar dos atuais sete voos semanais para 10 no mercado português, esperando com isso atingir uma taxa de ocupação de 80% (atualmente ronda os 65%) e crescer 10% em volume de vendas.
Hassan Benhima

Hassan Benhima, Country Manager para Portugal da Royal Air Maroc, apresentou em Lisboa as novidades da companhia para este verão, num jantar no Hotel Ritz que contou com a presença da Embaixadora de Marrocos, Karima Benyaich.

Uma das grandes novidades da companhia para o mercado português é o lançamento de um voo adicional para Casablanca, três vezes por semana (segundas, quintas e domingos), entre 3 de julho e 9 de outubro, a bordo de um ATR600 com capacidade para 70 lugares.

No que diz respeito a tarifas, a companhia tem em curso uma promoção para Marrocos, com voos de ida e volta a partir dos 192 euros (taxas incluídas).

Novos destinos internacionais
Para este verão haverá também novidades no hub de Casablanca da Royal Air Maroc, com o lançamento de novos destinos de longo curso. As novas ligações internacionais a partir de Casablanca são: Nairobi, Rio de Janeiro, Doha (capital do Qatar), Sal (Cabo Verde) e Washington (EUA). Com partida de Darkhla a companhia Marroquina apresenta este verão o destino Las Palmas (Espanha).
Atualmente a Royal Air Maroc assegura o transporte aéreo para mais de 33 destinos em África com partida de Casablanca.
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Boeing, Royal Air Maroc Celebrate Arrival of Airline's First 787 Dreamliner

787 to enhance airline's long haul route capability

CASABLANCA, Morocco, Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Royal Air Maroc this weekend celebrated the arrival into Morocco of its first 787 Dreamliner. The airline will be the first carrier in the Mediterranean region to operate the 787.

The airplane, delivered to the airline on Dec. 31, 2014 from Boeing's Everett, Wash. Delivery Center, flew a 4,788 nautical mile (8,867 kilometer) nonstop flight to Royal Air Maroc's home base in Casablanca at Mohammed V International Airport.

 "The 787 will provide Royal Air Maroc the capability to grow its long haul network and significantly reduce operating costs, all while offering its customers an unmatched on-board experience," said Van Rex Gallard, vice president of Sales, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Royal Air Maroc is a valued Boeing customer, and we are delighted to be able to celebrate with the airline as it opens a new chapter in its long and successful history with the operation of the 787. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with Royal Air Maroc as it expands its global long haul fleet."

Passengers traveling on Royal Air Maroc's 787 will experience the passenger-pleasing features of the Dreamliner such as larger, electronically dimmable windows and larger overhead luggage bins. During flight the 787 is pressurized to a lower cabin altitude, has higher humidity levels, advanced air filtration and smoother-ride technology to make the flying experience more comfortable and allow passengers to arrive at their destination more refreshed.

 Royal Air Maroc's current fleet includes nearly 50 Boeing airplanes, consisting predominantly of Next-Generation 737s, but also 767-300s, a 747-400 and now it first 787. The Casablanca-based carrier operates a domestic network throughout Morocco and serves more than 50 destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Boeing's partnership with Royal Air Maroc dates back more than 40 years.

Royal Air Maroc Boeing 787-8 Inaugural Slips to late-Jan 2015

Royal Air Maroc continues to delay planned Boeing 787-8 inaugural, according to latest schedule update. Planned Boeing 787-8 inaugural service on Casablanca – Paris Orly, is now further delayed by another week, to 20JAN15.
AT764 CMN1120 – 1515ORY 788 D
AT765 ORY1740 – 1930CMN 788 D Routes Online
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Royal Air Maroc in Summer season is leasing Embraer E190 aircraft from Denim Air, where it plans to operate the Embraer aircraft on following routes.

Casablanca – Berlin Tegel eff 16JUN13 3 weekly
AT816 CMN1220 – 1715TXL E90 357
AT817 TXL1815 – 2120CMN E90 357

Casablanca – Bissau eff 17JUN13 2 weekly
AT555 CMN2245 – 0130+1OXB E90 16
AT554 OXB0230 – 0700CMN E90 27

Casablanca – Bordeaux 22JUN13 – 07SEP13 1 weekly
AT792 CMN0825 – 1140BOD E90 6
AT793 BOD1235 – 1355CMN E90 6

Note planned E190 routes on this route may vary pending on operational period

Casablanca – Copenhagen eff 16JUN13 3 weekly
AT222 CMN1210 – 1725CPH E90 357
AT223 CPH1820 – 2140CMN E90 357

Casablanca – Las Palmas eff 15JUN13 1 weekly
AT978 CMN1300 – 1500LPA E90 6
AT979 LPA1550 – 1730CMN E90 6

Note planned E190 routes on this route may vary pending on operational period

Casablanca – Strasbourg eff 17JUN13 4 weekly
AT724 CMN1225 – 1635SXB E90 x357
AT725 SXB1735 – 1955CMN E90 x357

Casablanca – Toulouse eff 22JUN13 1 weekly
AT790 CMN1450 – 1800TLS E90 6
AT791 TLS1900 – 2020CMN E90 6

Note planned E190 routes on this route may vary pending on operational period

Royal Air Maroc has agreed to wet-lease both A310-300 CS-TEI and CS-TEX from HiFly for the high season this summer

The aircraft will operate for RAM between June 17 and September 8. One of the A310-300s will be  at Oujda Leps Anglades  and operate from there to Brussels NationalZaventem and Paris Orly. The other one will be based at Nador Arwi and operate from Nador to Amsterdam Schiphol, Brussels, Dusseldorf International and Frankfurt International and from Tangiers Boukhalef  to Amsterdam and Brussels.

ATR delivers its first ATR 72-600s

On Friday, August, 19th, the delegation of Royal Air Maroc received the keys to the first two ATR 72-600 from turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR CEO Filippo Bagnato.
Royal Air Maroc is about to become the first operator of the new ATR “-600” series which will enable the airline to develop new routes while offering high-quality service to its passengers.

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