Boeing delivers first 737 MAX aeroplane to Royal Air Maroc

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Morocco’s flag carrier continues to modernize its fleet with the first of four 737 MAX 8s

Royal Air Maroc’s first 787-9 Dreamliner also arrived this month

Royal Air Maroc 737MAX 8 (IJ041) C1 Flight – December 16, 2018

Boeing today delivered the first 737 MAX for Royal Air Maroc, which plans to use the fuel-efficient, longer-range version of the popular 737 jet to expand and modernize its fleet.

Morocco’s flag carrier – which welcomed its first 787-9 Dreamliner last week – will take delivery of three more 737 MAX 8s and three more 787-9s over the next few months as part of its strategic plan to strengthen its operations.

We are pleased to receive our airline’s first 737 MAX, which will soon be joined by three other airliners from the same family. These new 737 MAX aeroplanes expand our medium-haul portfolio, which forms the backbone of Royal Air Maroc’s fleet. Our choice of this aeroplane is in line with our strategy of continuously expanding and modernizing our fleet, and comes just a few days after the announcement of Royal Air Maroc’s invitation to join the most prestigious Oneworld Alliance. This, in turn, will further strengthen our leadership position on the continent, both for our country and for Royal Air Maroc,” said Abdelhamid Addou, CEO and Chairman of Royal Air Maroc.

The 737 MAX 8 aeroplanes will build on the success of Royal Air Maroc’s fleet of Next-Generations 737s. The MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets, and other airframe enhancements to improve performance and reduce operating costs. It also integrates engine technology to reduce the operational noise footprint of the aeroplane.

Compared to the previous 737 model, the MAX 8 can fly 600 nautical miles (1,112 kilometres) farther, while providing 14 percent better fuel efficiency. The MAX 8 can seat up to 178 passengers in a standard two-class configuration and fly 3,550 nautical miles (6,570 kilometres).

Royal Air Maroc plans to deploy its 737 MAX 8 on routes from Casablanca to Accra (Ghana), Lagos (Nigeria), London-Heathrow (England), Bologna (Italy) and Paris (Orly and CDG).

With the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner, Royal Air Maroc will now operate the most capable aeroplane in the narrowbody and medium widebody segments. It’s an unrivalled combination of efficiency and performance that will allow the airline to profitably grow its network and business,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company.

We are thrilled to celebrate two major milestones this month with our long-time customer Royal Air Maroc. Over the past five decades, we have been honoured to see them grow on the wings of Boeing aeroplanes and we are very excited to see the next chapter of our partnership.”

Boeing has also partnered with the industrial sector in Morocco, supporting the development of the kingdom’s aviation industry through initiatives such as the joint venture MATIS Aerospace that specialises in producing wire bundles and wire harnesses for aeroplanes. Boeing is also helping to educate local youth through partnerships with EFE-Morocco and the INJAZ Al-Maghrib association.

SEATTLE, Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/

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