All Royal Air Maroc articles
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NewsRoyal Air Maroc introduces A321s from wet-lease specialist
Moroccan flag-carrier Royal Air Maroc is to introduce a fleet of five Airbus A321s under an agreement with Latvian wet-lease specialist SmartLynx. Under the long-term pact, the aircraft are being stationed at five RAM locations including Casablanca, Tangier, Fez, Nador and Oujda. SmartLynx focuses on Airbus single-aisle jet ...
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Ethiopian Airlines wins Decade of Airline Excellence Award for Africa region
Recipient of the Decade of Airline Excellence Award for the Africa region, sponsored by Eways Aviation.
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RAM 737 carried out long, high-speed take-off after call-out hitch
UK investigators have found that a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800 lifted off from London Gatwick at nearly 200kt, and close to the end of the runway, after the crew did not receive automatic speed call-outs during the take-off roll. The crew of the aircraft (CN-RGJ), bound for Casablanca ...
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ATR 72 struck sea surface after crew turned off ground-proximity system
Investigators have determined that a Royal Air Maroc Express ATR 72-600 twice struck the surface of the Mediterranean Sea during an extraordinary botched approach to Al Hoceima airport, badly damaging the turboprop before its crew diverted to Nador. Analysis of the incident showed the pilots had proceeded with an ...
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American Airlines to begin Africa service in 2020
American Airlines will begin a nonstop seasonal service to Moroccan city Casablanca on 4 June 2020, marking the US major's first entry into the African market.
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RAM hints at fleet expansion involving over 50 aircraft
Royal Air Maroc has signalled that it is preparing for an extensive fleet expansion possibly involving upwards of 50 aircraft.
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PICTURES: Key airline stories from 2018
A visual reminder of some of the most significant events in the airline industry over the past 12 months
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PICTURES: Royal Air Maroc’s first 737 Max 8 delivered
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has begun expansion and modernisation of its short-haul fleet with the delivery of the first of four Boeing 737 Max 8s.
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VIDEO: Royal Air Maroc receives first 787-9
Boeing has delivered the first of four 787-9s ordered by North African carrier Royal Air Maroc.
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Royal Air Maroc to be Oneworld's first African carrier
Royal Air Maroc is set to become the Oneworld's 14th member in 2020, becoming the first African carrier with full membership in the global alliance.
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PICTURE: RAM shows off colours for first Max and 787-9
Moroccan flag-carrier Royal Air Maroc has shown off a special livery which will adorn its initial Boeing 737 Max and 787-9.
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Royal Air Maroc orders GEnx-1B engines for 787-9
Two additional Boeing 787-9s ordered by Royal Air Maroc will be powered by GE Aviation, the engine manufacturer confirms.
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Royal Air Maroc revealed as customer for four 787-9s
Royal Air Maroc has signed with Boeing for four Boeing 787-9s, in a deal valued at $1.1 billion at list prices.
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ANALYSIS: US electronics ban to affect 18,000 daily passengers
The US government's latest air travel security measures could impact nearly 18,000 daily passengers travelling on some 50 routes to the USA from the Middle East and Africa, according to schedule data reviewed by FlightGlobal.
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Royal Air Maroc to serve second UK city
Royal Air Maroc is planning to open a second UK destination with services to Manchester next year.
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Royal Air Maroc assessing 787 bids
Royal Air Maroc is reviewing financing offers for one Boeing 787 set for delivery in March next year, a source familiar with matter tells FlightGlobal.
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German BFU: No probe into RAM 737 take-off incident
German investigators are not looking into a take-off incident involving a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-700 at Frankfurt last month, during which the aircraft appeared to struggle to become airborne.
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Insignia indicates RAM is 737 Max customer
Royal Air Maroc appears to have selected the Boeing 737 Max for its fleet, according to customer insignia on the airframer’s first flight-test aircraft.
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ANALYSIS: North Africa sees uneven recovery post-Arab Spring
The wave of popular protests that swept through North Africa in 2010 and 2011, collectively becoming known as the "Arab Spring", was initially welcomed by many as a positive move towards democracy.
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Qatar Airways tie-up brings RAM closer to Oneworld
Royal Air Maroc is entering a partnership with Oneworld carrier Qatar Airways which will involve a commercial tie-up centred on their services between Casablanca and Doha.
