DAE, Royal Air Maroc reach agreement on long term lease of 13 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd has announced that it has reached an agreement with Royal Air Maroc for the lease of 13 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2027. This follows an earlier agreement to lease two Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, which delivered in 2025.

Commenting on the agreement, Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer 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.”

Abdelhamid Addou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Air Maroc, added, “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. It also enhances our flexibility to serve growing demand while delivering reliable connectivity between Africa, Europe and beyond.”

DAE currently owns, manages, and is committed to owning or managing approximately 750 aircraft, including 237 from Boeing, with plans to further expand its fleet to meet growing market demand.