Around five years ago, Driss Benhima was announced as CEO of Royal Air Maroc, with a remit to develop the Moroccan national carrier into a world-class player. Despite slow progress with that ambition, Benhima has developed a network of 75 destinations that are served by 50 aircraft in total, with another 18 planes on order. This includes five of the much-awaited Boeing 787, which will make Royal Air Maroc the first Dreamliner operator in Africa. Outside of the national carrier, he also serves as chairman of the African Airline Association (AFRAA).