DUBAI,
United Arab Emirates, Nov. 13,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Royal Air
Maroc announced today the North African carrier placed a repeat
order for the 787 Dreamliner, confirming two 787-9s in its order
book as the airline grows its widebody fleet. The carrier, which
currently operates nine Dreamliners, leverages the 787 family's
efficiency and flexibility to expand its long-haul network.
"The two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will enable Royal Air Maroc to
expand in the short-term its long-haul network in response to the
highly favorable market conditions in 2023," said Abdelhamid Addou, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, Royal Air Maroc. "Simultaneously, the company is actively
pursuing a significant tender to quadruple the fleet before
2037."
Royal Air Maroc has added to its widebody airplane count with a
mix of 787-8s and 787-9s over the last nine years. This order was
previously unidentified on Boeing's Orders &
Deliveries website.
"The 787 Dreamliner is perfectly suited to support Royal Air
Maroc's growth and modernization plans," said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of
Commercial Sales and Marketing. "Boeing's relationship with the
airline spans more than five decades, and we look forward to more
opportunities to strengthen our partnership with Royal Air
Maroc."
Royal Air Maroc, the national carrier of Morocco, is a member of the oneworld
Alliance and flies to 82 destinations in 41 territories around the
world, including frequent departures to the biggest capitals in
Europe, Africa, North
America and the Middle
East. Its fleet of Boeing airplanes includes 737s, in
addition to 787s.
Since revenue service began in 2011, the 787 family has launched
more than 380 new nonstop routes around the world and reduces fuel
use and emissions by 25% compared to the airplanes it replaces.
Passengers enjoy a better experience with the largest windows of
any jet, air that is more humid and pressurized at a lower cabin
altitude for greater comfort, large overhead bins, soothing LED
lighting, and technology that senses and counters turbulence for a
smoother ride.
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