Aviation Capital Group, a global full-service aircraft asset manager, delivered the first Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Compagnie Nationale Royal Air Maroc (Royal Air Maroc).
The new aircraft, equipped with CFM LEAP-1B engines, is the first ACG 737-8 MAX to be placed on lease with Royal Air Maroc as part of a six-aircraft transaction, with the remaining five scheduled for delivery through 2026 from its orderbook.
“ACG is honored to partner with Royal Air Maroc on the lease and delivery of the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. This transaction builds on our longstanding relationship and supports the airline’s continued fleet modernization and expansion plans with these latest generation, fuel-efficient aircraft. We look forward to delivering the remaining aircraft through 2026,” Thomas Baker, CEO and president of ACG, said.
“The integration of these six new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft represents a significant advancement in the ongoing modernization and expansion of Royal Air Maroc’s fleet, allowing us to greatly strengthen our short and medium-haul network capabilities. These aircraft will support our ambition to become a leading global connector and enhance our ability to deliver resilient, high-performance connectivity to our customers, linking Africa and Europe to the wider global network,” Abdelhamid Addou, chairman and CEO of Royal Air Maroc, said.
