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Marrakesh Airport Expansion Aims to Ease Overcrowding as Air Traffic Surges

In the heart of Marrakesh, a significant expansion project at Menara Airport is set to transform the region's air travel landscape, aiming to alleviate the mounting congestion caused by an unprecedented surge in passenger numbers. This initiative by the National Airports Office (ONDA) addresses the......

Moroccan Airports Soar Among Africa's Elite in 2024 Global Rankings

Morocco's aviation infrastructure reaches new heights as Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport and Marrakech's Menara Airport secure coveted positions among Africa's top 10 airports for 2024, according to the esteemed Skytrax World Airport Awards. The announcement, made at the......

Morocco's Aerospace Ascendancy: The Boeing 777 Cargo Plane Conversion Venture

In a momentous stride set to elevate Morocco's aerospace industry, Kansas Modification Center, LLC (KMC), Stratos Industries, and Integrated Aerospace Alliance, LLC (IAA) have unveiled a strategic collaboration focused on the conversion of Boeing 777-300ERs into freighters (P2F). This ambitious venture,......

Coping with Surging Tourism: Marrakech Airport Struggles to Keep Pace

In a dramatic twist, Marrakech, the renowned ochre city, is grappling with an unprecedented surge in tourist arrivals, putting immense pressure on Morocco's flagship tourism gateway, Marrakech-Menara Airport. Despite recent upgrades and extensions completed in 2020, boosting the airport's capacity......

Morocco Invests MAD 9.7 Million $950,000 for Comprehensive Airport Upgrade Study

Morocco's General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) has earmarked a substantial investment of MAD 9.7 million ($950,000) for a comprehensive study aimed at upgrading 20 national airports across the country. Launched through an international tender, this initiative seeks to develop a cohesive blueprint......

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Strikes Northeastern United States

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook the northeastern United States on Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey Institute (UGSS). Several flights were grounded by the Civil Aviation Agency at JFK Airport in Queens, New York, and at Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey. The epicenter......

Morocco's Aviation Sector Witnesses a Remarkable Rebound

Morocco's aviation sector is reaching new heights with a remarkable rebound, as indicated by data released by the National Airports Office (ONDA), showcasing a surge in passenger traffic by an impressive 17% in the first two months of 2024 compared to the same period last year. February 2024 proved......

Mohammed V Airport Excels, Securing Five Prestigious Awards in Global Aviation Rankings

In a remarkable testament to Morocco's aviation prowess, Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport has once again distinguished itself, clinching an impressive array of five awards in the highly esteemed International Airport Service Quality (ASQ) rankings for 2023. Organized by the revered......

Icelandic Upstart Play Airlines Spreads Its Wings, Connecting Reykjavik to Marrakech's Enchanting Allure

In a bold move that promises to captivate wanderlust-fueled souls, Icelandic low-cost carrier Play has unveiled an audacious plan to inaugurate the first-ever direct flights from Reykjavik to the enchanting city of Marrakech. This pioneering endeavor, set to take flight in October, is poised to forge......