Avolon has secured a lease agreement for six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc Two aircraft, previously with Qatar Airways, were delivered, with four more due in 2025 and 2026.
The jets support the airline’s goal to carry 32m passengers annually by 2037. Each aircraft carries 176 passengers in a two-class configuration.
Avolon sees growing aviation demand in Africa, with traffic expected to rise over 6pc annually until 2044. Royal Air Maroc aims to serve 32m passengers annually by 2037, transitioning to a global connector.
Africa’s aviation traffic is expected to grow over 6pc annually until 2044, requiring over 1,200 new aircraft. The lease supports Royal Air Maroc’s network expansion and operational efficiency goals.
Abdelhamid Addou shared, “This agreement represents a significant milestone in the execution of our 10-year growth programme.”
Paul Geaney shared, “The partnership reflects growing demand across Africa, where traffic is expected to rise more than 6pc annually until 2044. We are excited to welcome Royal Air Maroc as a new customer to support their ambitious growth plans.”
Abdelhamid Addou shared: “This agreement with Avolon represents a milestone in our 10-year ‘Growth Program’. These aircraft will enable us to strengthen our competitiveness and expand our network.”
