Royal Air Maroc Signs Long-Term Lease for New Boeing 737-8s

January 29, 2026

2 min read

Morocco's Flag Carrier Expands Fleet with DAE Partnership Amid Growing Demand

Royal Air Maroc has signed a long-term lease agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) for 13 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, scheduled to be delivered in 2027. The airline aims to enhance its flexibility and connectivity between Africa, Europe, and beyond. DAE CEO Firoz Tarapore commented on the partnership, stating that Royal Air Maroc is a ‘fast-growing tourist and business hub’ in Africa. This agreement may signal Royal Air Maroc’s commitment to expanding its network development capabilities.

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Royal Air Maroc Signs Long-Term Lease for New Boeing 737-8s

January 29, 2026

2 min read

Morocco's Flag Carrier Expands Fleet with DAE Partnership Amid Growing Demand

Royal Air Maroc has signed a long-term lease agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) for 13 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, scheduled to be delivered in 2027. The airline aims to enhance its flexibility and connectivity between Africa, Europe, and beyond. DAE CEO Firoz Tarapore commented on the partnership, stating that Royal Air Maroc is a ‘fast-growing tourist and business hub’ in Africa. This agreement may signal Royal Air Maroc’s commitment to expanding its network development capabilities.

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Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-8 DAE fleet expansion airline partnerships

Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1769701890238-2272

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/royal-air-maroc-lease-dae-boeing-737-8