Industry Royal Air Maroc orders four Boeing 787-9

The order consists of two 787s, which were ordered by RAM in December 2016 and two 787s purchased this month. Royal Air Maroc already operates fife 787-8s. With the new airplanes, the airline aims to further expand services from Casablanca to Europe, the Middle East, South America and North America. In December 2014, RAM received its first Boeing 787.

Abdelhamid Addou, CEO and Chairman of Royal Air Maroc said: "Today Royal Air Maroc has direct flights to 80 international destinations. Thanks to our unique position as a geographic hub and high quality of service, we bring customers from all over the world to their destinations. With more than 850 flights per month to Africa, Royal Air Maroc has the broadest presence across the continent of any airline," "Our vision is to be the leading airline in Africa in terms of quality of service, quality of planes and connectivity. Ordering new-generation planes such as the Dreamliner puts our airline on the right track to fulfil our vision."

Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Global Sales and Marketing for Boeing Commercial Airplanes added: "Royal Air Maroc's additional 787 orders are a terrific endorsement of the Dreamliner's economic performance, fuel efficiency and unrivalled passenger experience," "Expanding the relationship between our companies that began nearly 50 years ago, Boeing is proud to support Royal Air Maroc's growth plans within Africa and further connect Morocco to the world."

Royal Air Maroc is Morocco´s flag carrier and was founded in 1957, therefore celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. More than 80 destinations are being served by 38 Boeing 737, four Embraer ERJ-190s, one Boeing 747-400, 3 Boeing 767-300s and five Boeing 787-8s, as well as one Airbus A320. RAM is headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco.