Air TransportRoyal Air Maroc confirms talks with Embraer for E2 jets in fleet expansion plan
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is in advanced talks with Embraer to potentially add E2 jets to its growing fleet, as part of a massive expansion plan that could see the airline ordering up to 200 new aircraft.
The information was confirmed by RAM’s CEO, Abdelhamid Addou, during a meeting with a delegation of Brazilian business leaders visiting Morocco.
According to Brazil’s Folha de São Paulo, Addou described Embraer as a “natural partner” for Royal Air Maroc, which currently operates four first-generation Embraer E-Jets.
The airline’s expansion is driven by Morocco’s booming tourism sector and preparations to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to significantly increase air travel demand.
While the airline has not yet officially announced its new fleet renewal, speculation is intensifying over which manufacturers will secure orders.
The French press has reported that RAM is close to signing a deal with Airbus for approximately 20 A220 jets, a direct competitor to Embraer’s E2 family.
At the same time, Royal Air Maroc remains a loyal Boeing customer, operating a fleet of 32 Boeing 737 NG and MAX aircraft, along with eleven 787 Dreamliner widebodies for long-haul routes.
Market reports suggest that the airline is likely to split its orders, securing a major deal with Boeing for its larger aircraft while complementing its regional and short-haul operations with either the Airbus A220 or Embraer E2.
RAM’s fleet renewal comes at a pivotal moment for the airline as it positions itself to meet rising demand, strengthen its network, and boost Morocco’s standing as a key aviation hub in Africa.
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