{"id":75565,"date":"2023-12-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/12\/14\/ryanair-goes-domestic-in-morocco-in-summer-of-2024-careem-launches-e-bike-delivery-fleet-plus-more-ma-rebranding-and-aviation-news\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T00:00:00","slug":"ryanair-goes-domestic-in-morocco-in-summer-of-2024-careem-launches-e-bike-delivery-fleet-plus-more-ma-rebranding-and-aviation-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/12\/14\/ryanair-goes-domestic-in-morocco-in-summer-of-2024-careem-launches-e-bike-delivery-fleet-plus-more-ma-rebranding-and-aviation-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryanair goes domestic in Morocco in summer of 2024 + Careem launches e-bike delivery fleet. PLUS: More M&A, rebranding, and aviation news"},"content":{"rendered":"

AVIATION- <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ryanair approved for Morocco domestic flights:<\/strong> Ireland-based budget carrier Ryanair<\/a> will kick off domestic flights in Morocco next summer, after receiving the greenlight from Morocco\u2019s government, according to a statement<\/a> by Morocco\u2019s Tourism Minister, Fatima Zahra Ammor. The airline will launch 11 domestic routes, linking the Moroccan cities of Agadir, Errachidia, Essaouira, Fez, Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Tangier, and Tetuan. <\/p>\n

Ryanair looks to double annual air traffic in Morocco:<\/strong> Ryanair is set to expand its operations in Morocco, aiming to more than double annual traffic from 4.5 mn passengers to 10 mn passengers by 2027, MAP<\/a> reports. The airline plans to add 24 new international routes, connecting Morocco to markets in Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, and UK.<\/p>\n

ICYMI:<\/strong> We first got wind of Ryanair\u2019s plans to boost its operation in Morocco late last month<\/a>. The move comes as demand in Morocco\u2019s aviation market is expected to surge leading up to the 2030 World Cup which the country is looking to host in a joint bid with Spain and Portugal. <\/p>\n

EBS<\/strong> to build two hangars at Abu Dhabi Airport:<\/strong> Steel structure manufacturer <\/a>Emirates Building Systems<\/a> (EBS)has been awarded an AED 34 mn contract to build two aircraft hangars at Abu Dhabi Airport, Construction Business News<\/a> reports. EBS will be responsible for engineering, fabrication, supply, construction, and the application of fire-rated paint, with the fast-tracked project slated for completion in early 2024, the outlet writes. <\/p>\n

LAST MILE-<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shiplifier kicks off 45-minute delivery product in Dubai<\/strong>:<\/strong> UAE-based shipping solutions provider Shiplifier<\/a> has launched ShiplifierX, a new feature that offers shipment and delivery services within a 45 minute time-frame at a standardized rate, according to a press release<\/a>. The platform is geared towards e-commerce business and individual end-users and provides express delivery within a 20 km radius for parcels under a seven kilogram weight limit, the statement said.<\/p>\n

Ride-sharing app <\/strong>Careem<\/a><\/strong> has launched Dubai\u2019s first electric motorbike delivery <\/strong>fleet<\/strong>,according to a statement<\/a>. The initiative, which is a collaboration with Dubai\u2019s Roads and Transport Authority<\/a> (RTA), will see e-bikes hitting the road later this month with plans to ramp up their numbers to 1k by the close of 2024. The move looks to curb emissions and cut delivery costs, the National<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

M&A WATCH- <\/strong><\/p>\n

Mobility solutions player EasyLease acquires a 60% stake in Ripe: <\/strong>International Holding Company (IHC) subsidiary EasyLease obtained a 60% of Ripe, which offers various services including container and commercial kiosk rentals, food trucks, management of parking facilities, events management and drive-through services, according to a press release<\/a>. The value of the investment was not disclosed. <\/p>\n

The move is in line with EasyLease\u2019s plan to broaden its presence in the mobility sector. <\/strong>The partnership enables the company to expand its range of services and explore new avenues for expansion, both domestically and internationally, particularly in the GCC. <\/p>\n

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