2023-06-02 17:00:00
This announcement comes following the formalization of the purchase of seven Airbus aircraft, in addition to the eight Boeing 737-9 Max models scheduled for delivery in 2027. These new acquisitions will increase the airline’s transport capacity, with models that can accommodate up to 210 passengers for medium carriers and up to 450 passengers for large carriers.
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Among Air Algérie’s new jumbo jets, two latest generation Airbus models have been chosen: the A330-900 and the A350-1000, indicates TSA Algeria. These aircraft are the latest generation of jumbo jets offered by the European manufacturer, and are renowned for their low fuel consumption and lower environmental impact.
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The arrival of the seven new Airbuses, scheduled between 2025 and 2026, will bring the total number of wide-body aircraft in the Air Algérie fleet to thirteen. This substantial increase confirms international ambitions, particularly in Africa, until then the preserve of Morocco with its hub in Casablanca.
A head start for Royal Air Maroc
The Moroccan company, Royal Air Maroc, provides 262 flights per week to many African countries, which corresponds to 131 weekly rotations (34 only for Air Algérie), Maghreb Intelligence reported a few weeks ago. In high season, the company’s activity increases, in particular to Tunis and Abidjan with 28 flights for each of these destinations, Dakar with 20 flights, Cairo with 16 flights, and Conakry, Nouakchott, Bamako, and Lagos with 14 flights respectively for each city.
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Casablanca plays a crucial role for Royal Air Maroc, serving as a central hub connecting Morocco to Africa and the wider world. “For more than 10 years, Casablanca has asserted itself as our main center of operations. Encouraged by this situation, we have intensified our commitment by developing its airport to make it our major hub. Thanks to its strategic location, Casablanca facilitates the link between north and south, as well as east and west. As a result, we can offer flights and operate routes that connect Africa and the Orient to the rest of the world. This is how cities like Montreal, Washington, New York or Miami in North America serve as gateways to the Middle East, Africa and Europe,” an official told Atalayar.
In addition, the CEO of the Moroccan company announced a few days ago the reinforcement of lines during the summer season and the rental of at least six aircraft. A strategic plan plans to double the company’s fleet. This expansion, combined with a consolidation of its activities on the Europe-West Africa axis and the exploration of new geographical areas, reflects the company’s desire to become a leading international player, focused on customer satisfaction. of its clientele.
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