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Morocco's Royal Air Maroc nears major aircraft deal with Boeing and Airbus
Morocco's national carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), is in the final stages of placing its biggest aircraft order to date, as it looks to expand its fleet to support the country's growing aviation ambitions.
According to sources cited by Bloomberg on Wednesday, RAM is considering purchasing around two dozen Boeing 787 Dreamliners for long-haul routes and as many as 50 Boeing 737s for short-haul operations. It is also in talks to acquire about 20 Airbus A220s for regional travel.
The size and timing of the order remain flexible, but the Airbus deal could be announced as early as next week during the Paris Air Show. The Boeing order, on the other hand, may be delayed until a future meeting between King Mohammed VI and U.S. President Donald Trump.
A RAM spokesperson confirmed to Bloomberg that the airline would announce the results of its tender to acquire 188 aircraft within days, without providing further details.
If finalized, this would mark the airline's largest order in its 60-year history. RAM currently operates a fleet of 50 aircraft, including Boeing 737-800s, 787 Dreamliners, and Embraer 190s. The airline seeks to grow both its passenger and cargo operations ahead of Morocco's co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, aiming to attract 26 million tourists by that year.
