Royal Air Maroc: national carrier at a turning point
Royal Air Maroc (RAM), national airline created in 1957, turns 69 in 2026 in a context of major transformation. Since 2023, it has launched a recovery and growth plan called 'RAM Pulse 2026-2030' aimed at reconquering its reference position on the Europe-Africa corridor.
RAM 2026: key figures
- 95 destinations served in 50 countries (+12 vs 2024)
- 68-aircraft fleet (Boeing 737 MAX, Embraer E190, ATR 72) — average age 8.5 years
- 6.2 million passengers transported in 2025 (+18% vs 2024)
- Revenue 18 billion MAD (+22%), return to operational equilibrium
- Personnel: 3,800 employees
- Average load factor 78.5% (historic record)
World Cup 2030 preparation: capacities to double
Joint organization of World Cup 2030 with Spain and Portugal will require Moroccan aviation to almost double its capacities by June 2030. ONDA projections expect 6 million additional visitors during June-July 2030 (1.5-month tournament).
Article based on official public data + wafir.ma expert sources. All cited statistics are verifiable with the mentioned organizations.
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#Aviation#Royal Air Maroc#Air Arabia#Aerospace hub#ONDA