On October 3rd, two Dreamliner aircraft from Royal Air Maroc were scheduled to operate flights between Casablanca and Teruel, a unique destination in Spain known for its airport that caters to the maintenance, storage, and refurbishment of airplanes. The flight AT8758 departed from Casablanca on that Saturday, bound for Teruel, as reported by Airportia. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 indicates that this rotation involved the Boeing 787-8 registered as CN-RGT, which had been engaged in commercial flights just days before its departure to Spain.
On the same day, another Boeing 787-8 from the airline was recorded on the return flight AT8757 from Teruel to Casablanca, with the registration CN-RGS, confirming its arrival back in Morocco. These movements highlight the involvement of two distinct aircraft as they traveled between Morocco and the Spanish platform.
The scheduling of these flights suggests an operation related to the technical management of Royal Air Maroc's fleet. However, the flight tracking services did not specify the exact reason for the relocation of CN-RGT; activities such as maintenance, painting, or temporary immobilization are standard services offered at Teruel, yet no specific intervention has been confirmed for this aircraft.
An Airport for Aircraft Grounding and Care
Located in Aragon, Teruel has become specialized in providing services to airlines. The airport showcases the activities of Tarmac Aerosave on its official website, which includes long-term parking, maintenance, and recycling of aircraft. This diverse range of services explains why commercial planes can be found at a lesser-known destination for travelers. Some aircraft stay there temporarily before resuming their operations, while others undergo technical interventions in the hangars. The facilities also support painting work, which is particularly useful during operator changes or livery modifications.
These procedures are integral to the lifecycle of an aircraft fleet. For instance, before joining Royal Air Maroc this year, a Dreamliner acquired from a Chinese airline had previously been serviced and repainted in Haikou. The movements on October 3rd involved two aircraft already bearing Moroccan colors, indicating a continuous process of fleet management.
To accommodate these aircraft, the Teruel platform boasts a runway measuring 2,825 meters along with extensive parking spaces. The region's dry and sunny climate is often highlighted as a significant advantage for the preservation of grounded aircraft. Furthermore, Teruel has enhanced its maintenance capabilities with the opening of a fourth hangar by Tarmac Aerosave in 2024, covering an area of 8,000 square meters, allowing it to service larger aircraft, including the Airbus A380.
As reported by bladi.net.
