Morocco’s RAM plans to add Airbus jets to its expanding fleet

Moroccan flag carrier RAM is set to order at least 20 A220 Airbus jets,as part of a larger order dominated by Boeing.

The news was reported by Reuters and Bloomberg,citing industry sources,adding that RAM would still stick to Boeing for the bulk of its needs,including two dozen long-haul 787s and as many as 50 Boeing medium-haul 737s.

The orders are part of RAM’s plan to quadruple its fleet to 200 by 2037 and 107 by 2030.

RAM’s fleet expansion also aligns with Morocco’s broader goal of positioning Casablanca as a premier aviation hub connecting Africa,Europe,and the Americas.

The expansion is also conducive to the growth of tourism in the country.

With 17.4 million tourists visiting Morocco in 2024,arrivals were two years ahead of schedule or 20% higher compared with 2023,showing the country has turned the Covid-19 page thanks to major investments in its hospitality sector.