Abdelhamid Addou

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• Royal Air Maroc Aims for Profit Recovery with Ambitious 2037 Development Plan
  6 September 2023, by Prince

  Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plans to generate profits and achieve higher revenues this year, after being severely affected by the Covid-19 health crisis.
  The Moroccan airline wants to get back on its feet after three and a half years of crisis during which it suffered losses of more than 6 billion dirhams. Royal Air Maroc is counting on the Development Plan for the 2037 horizon, signed with the Akhannouch government last July, to restore its luster and become the leader of the air transport (…)

• Royal Air Maroc Expands Flight Network for Moroccan Diaspora Summer Return
  9 June 2022, by Armel

  In view of the Marhaba 2022 operation dedicated to Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs), Royal Air Maroc will provide six million seats on 80 air routes worldwide.
  The Moroccan airline plans to cover nearly 90% of its pre-health crisis network, by restoring several routes that were closed during the period, as well as opening new routes, said the CEO of the national company, Hamid Addou.
  Speaking at a conference organized by the House of Advisors on the arrangements made as part of the (…)

• Royal Air Maroc Joins IATA’s Environmental Program to Boost Airline Sustainability
  1 November 2022, by Armel

  Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Environmental Assessment Program (IEnvA), aimed at achieving sustainability in all areas of air and ground operations.
  The agreement was signed with IATA during a recent meeting held in Abu Dhabi on the sidelines of the General Assembly of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), an IATA statement said, recalling that IEnvA is a key tool for airlines, aircraft maintenance services, as well as on-board (…)

• Royal Air Maroc Expands Fleet and Routes for Summer Travel Surge
  31 May 2023, by Said

  Important announcements were made on Tuesday by the CEO of Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Abdelhamid Addou. They concern in particular the next summer season and the acquisition of new aircraft.
  A total of 6.2 million seats will be offered on 90 destinations this summer. These offers include 2.3 million seats to 34 European airports, 500,000 to North America, 901,000 to Africa with 26 direct flights, and 200,000 seats for the Middle East markets. To support this ramp-up, RAM plans to lease six (…)

• Royal Air Maroc Aims to Expand Fleet, Add New Routes to Africa, Europe, and Americas
  13 June 2023, by Said

  Royal Air Maroc is considering a major expansion, according to statements by its CEO, Abdelhamid Addou. Faced with the increase in tourism in Morocco and with the ambition to open new routes, mainly to Africa, Europe and the Americas, the airline plans to expand its fleet by acquiring new long and medium-haul aircraft.
  "We are looking to add a lot of new routes, mainly to Africa, Europe and the Americas," Abdelhamid Addou told Bloomberg, adding: "A larger fleet is essential to strengthen (…)

• Royal Air Maroc to Lease Five Boeing 737s in $300 Million Deal
  17 August 2023, by Prince

  As part of the implementation of its development plan, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is preparing to lease five Boeing 737s from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for an amount of $300 million. The aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2024.
  The American company, one of the leaders in long-term aircraft leasing, announced the information in a press release published on Wednesday. "We look forward to building our long-term relationship with RAM as it continues to modernize its fleet, develop its (…)

• Royal Air Maroc Unveils $25 Billion Fleet Expansion Plan, Aims for 200 Aircraft by 2030
  16 October 2023, by Prince

  Royal Air Maroc plans to invest nearly $25 billion to strengthen its fleet and move from around 50 aircraft currently to 200 aircraft by 2030.
  The Moroccan royal airline wants to acquire wide-body and medium-body aircraft, announced its CEO, Abdelhamid Addou, indicating that a call for tenders will be launched to this effect before the end of the year. Royal Air Maroc aims to move from 50 to 200 aircraft, "that is to say an average of 15 aircraft per year, which is a lot for us, but we (…)

• Royal Air Maroc Expands Fleet with Two New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
  14 November 2023, by Sylvanus

  The fleet of Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will grow. The national airline has ordered new aircraft from Boeing, the American aerospace and aviation manufacturer.
  The number of Dreamliners owned by Royal Air Maroc will increase from 9 to 11. In a press release, Boeing and the Moroccan company announced a new order for two 787-9 Dreamliners. "The two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will allow Royal Air Maroc to expand its long-haul network in the short term in response to very favorable market conditions (…)

• Royal Air Maroc Launches Massive Fleet Expansion with 200-Plane Order
  19 April 2024, by Said

  Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has officially launched a tender for the acquisition of 200 new aircraft. This colossal investment aims to quadruple RAM’s fleet within a decade, in order to propel the Moroccan company towards new ambitions and contribute to the growth of tourism in Morocco.
  "The tender was launched on April 15," said Abdelhamid Addou, CEO of Royal Air Maroc, to Reuters. The Moroccan airline, one of the largest in Africa, plans to receive these new aircraft in a staggered manner (…)

• Royal Air Maroc Aims to Triple Fleet Size for 2030 World Cup in Morocco
  5 May 2024, by Prince

  Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is working to strengthen its fleet of aircraft before the 2030 World Cup that Morocco is co-hosting with Spain and Portugal. The goal is to have 130 aircraft to contribute to the success of this event.
  The Moroccan airline wants to play its part in the organization of the 2030 World Cup. In its recently adopted development plan, it has planned to strengthen its fleet of aircraft to reach 130 aircraft by 2030. Royal Air Maroc (RAM) had "anticipated the Kingdom’s (…)