Royal Air Maroc set to order multiple Airbus jets
Boeing could lose another traditional customer, Royal Air Maroc (RAM). The African carrier is reportedly close to closing a deal with Airbus to receive a wide range of aircraft, according to La Tribune.
The number and type of aircraft were not disclosed, but it is understood that they will include jets from the A220, A320neo families and a widebody model.
The deal would only be subject to the resolution of a disagreement between RAM and French authorities over the loss of slots at Orly Airport in Paris.
Royal Air Maroc currently has a fleet of 52 aircraft, the majority of which are Boeing jets. There are 30 737s (28 737-800s and two 737 MAX 8s), eleven 787 Dreamliners, six ATR 72s and four Embraer E190s.
The plan, however, is to reach 200 aircraft by 2037, taking advantage of the growth in tourism in Morocco, which received 17.4 million visitors in 2024.
The country is also preparing to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, together with Portugal and Spain.
Facilities of Spirit Aerosystems
Airbus’s rapprochement with Royal Air Maroc, which is controlled by the Moroccan government, has been going on for some time. A country that was colonized by France, Morocco has the European manufacturer as its largest client in the aerospace segment.
Airbus’ acquisition of Spirit Aerosystems facilities in April included a facility in Casablanca where components for the A220 and A321neo families are produced.
Royal Air Maroc has had Airbus aircraft in its fleet, however. Four A321s flew with the airline between 2009 and 2013, in addition to an A320 leased from Nouvelair Tunisie between 2016 and 2018.
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