Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc has signed a long-term lease agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) for 13 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
On January 29, 2026, DAE, which is owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai, announced that the new Boeing 737-8 jets are scheduled to be delivered in 2027.
Abdelhamid Addou, Chairman and CEO of Royal Air Maroc, said the agreement would “enhance the airlines flexibility to serve growing demand while delivering reliable connectivity between Africa, Europe, and beyond”.
“This agreement is fully aligned with Royal Air Maroc’s strategic ambition to become a leading global connector. The Boeing 737-8 Aircraft will strengthen our network development capabilities, enabling new route openings and increased frequencies with greater operational efficiency,” added Addou.
Commenting on the agreement, Firoz Tarapore, CEO of DAE, said, “We would like to thank the team at Royal Air Maroc for choosing DAE to partner on this significant fleet expansion project. The Kingdom of Morocco is a fast-growing tourist and business hub in Africa, with expanding air connectivity led by Royal Air Maroc. We look forward to seeing these new Boeing 737-8 aircraft enter the fleet, and to continuing to support Royal Air Maroc on their future fleet requirements.”
A previous lease agreement between DAE and Royal Air Maroc saw two Boeing 737-8s arrive in Morrocco last year. It was the first time the two companies had partnered together.
The first, registered CN-RHH, was delivered in June 2025, and was later followed by the second aircraft.
At the time DAE said: “The entire process, from signing the agreement to delivering the first aircraft was completed in a remarkably short time, reflecting our teams’ efficiency and the strength of our newly established partnership.”
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