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Air Arabia Maroc

IATA Code
3O
ICAO Code
MAC
Corporate Address
Air Arabai (Maroc) Head Quarters
Aéroport Mohamed V, Aérogare Arivée
20153 Ain Chock, Hay Hassani PO BOX 95.
Website
http://www.airarabia.com
Main hub
Casablanca Mohammed V Airport
Country
Morocco
Business model
Low Cost Carrier
Association Membership
AACO
IFATCA

Formed as a cross-border joint venture between Sharjah-based Air Arabia (29%), Moroccan investors (51%) and Ithmar Bank (20%), Air Arabia Maroc is a Moroccan LCC based at Mohamed V International Airport in Casablanca. It started operations on April 29, 2009.

The Casablanca hub serves niche destinations in Europe through several locations in Morocco and, subject to obtaining rights, plans to fly into Africa to link it to Europe via its Morocco ports. In addition to Casablanca, Air Arabia Maroc also operates from Nador, Fez and Oujda into Europe

The airline is expanding its European network to take advantage of Morocco's vertical open skies agreement with the EU. The venture is another application of the cross-border JV model and part of Air Arabia's aims to expand its presence beyond its home market of Sharjah in the UAE.

Location of Air Arabia Maroc main hub (Casablanca Mohammed V Airport)

Source: CAPA - Centre for Aviation and Google Maps


 
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Royal Air Maroc fighting back LCC tide with new fleet, cost cuts and possible privatisation

8-Sep-11 3:49 PM

Regional unrest in North Africa and the onslaught of LCC competition has taken its toll on Morocco’s national carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM). Job cuts and privatisation are on the table to address reported weekly losses of up to MAD20 million (EUR2 million). The carrier is also fighting back with an extensive fleet renewal programme that will see it become the first B787 operator in Africa in 2012, after last month becoming the world's first operator of ATR 72-600s.

Airlines: surviving in a changing world. CAPA's Hottest Airlines to Watch in 2011

24-Dec-10 1:19 PM

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European and Middle East carriers fighting for market share on Europe-Middle East route

28-Oct-10 5:07 PM

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CAPA’s Hottest Airlines to watch in 2011: Africa

25-Oct-10 3:38 PM

African airlines are projected to return to profitability in 2010 for the first time since 2002, reflecting stronger economic activity and bolstered by what IATA describes as "a decade of cost-cutting, restructuring, and re-engineering." Many of Africa's 53 countries are experiencing rapid economic growth, spurred by global demand for commodities, led by China's insatiable need for raw materials. Reflecting these developments, projections for African airline profits stand at a combined USD100 million profit in 2010 with a breakeven result anticipated for 2011. It follows an estimated USD100 million loss in 2009. In this installment in CAPA's series on the world's Hottest Airlines to Watch in 2011, we focus on the movers and shakers in Africa.

CAPA’s Hottest Airlines to Watch in 2011: Middle East

30-Sep-10 4:06 PM

Middle East airlines are making major competitive inroads in long-haul intercontinental markets, making their presence felt particularly in Europe and Asia. Short/medium-haul LCCs are also springing up across the Middle East, challenging several of the region's second tier flag carriers.

Egyptair CEO, Hussein Massoud EgyptAir targeting improved full-year profits; no LCC plans yet, as new entrants increase pressure

18-Aug-10 9:00 PM

EgyptAir Holding company Chairman and CEO, Hussein Massoud, stated the carrier plans to increase full-year profits by nearly a third, commenting that the carrier is currently “making a profit", and adding: "We are planning to see more this year”. The company is targeting a USD132 million profit in the 12 months to Jun-2011, a 31% year-on-year increase.

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