Dubai, U.A.E., 29 January 2026 – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd today 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 deliver 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 own or manage approximately 750 aircraft, including 237 from Boeing, with plans to further expand its fleet to meet growing market demand.
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About DAE
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd is a globally recognized aviation services corporation with two divisions: DAE Capital and DAE Engineering. Headquartered in Dubai, DAE serves over 200 airline customers in over 80 countries from its six office locations in Dubai, Dublin, Amman, Singapore, Miami, and Seattle.
DAE Capital is an award-winning aircraft lessor with an owned, managed, and committed fleet of approximately 750 Airbus, ATR, and Boeing aircraft with a fleet value of US$23 billion. DAE Engineering provides regional MRO services to customers in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia from its state-of-the-art facility in Amman, Jordan, accommodating up to 22 wide and narrow body aircraft. It is authorized to work on 15 aircraft types and has regulatory approval from over 30 regulators globally.
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