
Royal Air Maroc against low cost: the CEO's strategy unveiled
In an interview, Abdelhamid Addou, CEO of Royal Air Maroc (RAM), highlights the major strengths of the company in the air transport sector.

In an interview, Abdelhamid Addou, CEO of Royal Air Maroc (RAM), highlights the major strengths of the company in the air transport sector.

Royal Air Maroc is reportedly in the final stages of an agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of about twenty A220 aircraft. This negotiation is part of a more comprehensive fleet modernization project for the Moroccan company, which has been in talks for this purpose for over a year.

Royal Air Maroc is preparing for future major sporting events organized by the country, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup. A vast plan to modernize and expand its fleet is underway to meet the expected demand.

Royal Air Maroc opts for leasing, while waiting for the acquisition of its new aircraft to strengthen its fleet. The airline has just signed an agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) for the lease of two Boeing 737-8 MAX.

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) wants to recruit 96 student airline pilots in order to support its new expansion strategy. The selected candidates will benefit from rigorous training before joining the company’s staff.

Good news for tourists and businessmen. They can now travel between Malaga (Spain) and Morocco via exclusive helicopter flights.

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has permanently revoked the licenses of two tourism agencies organizing leisure hot air balloon rides in Marrakech. The licenses of ten other agencies have been suspended.

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has decided to suspend the licenses of three tourism agencies following a complaint about hot air balloons flying at high altitude in the Marrakech region, threatening the safety of aircraft.

In view of Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Portugal and Spain, the National Airports Office (ONDA) is working on modernizing and developing the infrastructure of Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport. The office has just launched a call for tenders.

The Moroccan experience in liberalizing the air transport sector is "bold" and "pioneering" on the African continent. This is what emerges from a think tank report, which also calls on other African countries to draw inspiration from it.

Ryanair will further tighten its boarding policy starting May 1, 2025, allegedly to ensure planes depart on time.

The Irish low-cost airline Ryanair values the punctuality of its flights to Morocco and other destinations. Travelers are now required to arrive earlier at the airport.