Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has delivered the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, marking the start of a multi-aircraft lease transaction between the two companies.
The aircraft is equipped with CFM LEAP-1B engines and is the first 737-8 MAX from ACG’s orderbook to be placed with the Moroccan flag carrier. The remaining five aircraft are scheduled for delivery through 2026.
The deal builds on an existing relationship between the lessor and the airline and forms part of Royal Air Maroc’s fleet modernisation and expansion plans, focused on introducing newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft.
Thomas Baker, chief executive and president of ACG, said the company was “honoured to partner with Royal Air Maroc” and looked forward to delivering the remaining aircraft.
Royal Air Maroc said the addition of the six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft would strengthen its short- and medium-haul network and support its broader growth strategy.
Abdelhamid Addou, chairman and chief executive of Royal Air Maroc, said the aircraft would “strengthen our short and medium-haul network capabilities” and support the airline’s ambition to expand connectivity between Africa, Europe and the wider global network.
Aviation Capital Group manages a portfolio of approximately 450 owned, managed and committed aircraft, leased to around 85 airlines in roughly 50 countries, specialising in commercial aircraft leasing and asset management services.