EgyptAir - 精东影业 Aviation news Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:39:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 /images/cropped-logo-sm-32x32.png EgyptAir - 精东影业 32 32 EGYPTAIR makes way for new Airbus A350s by offloading entire A220 fleet /articles/egyptair-airbus-azorra-boeing-fleet Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:39:33 +0000 /?p=90658 EGYPTAIR has sold its entire fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft to the lessor Azorra as the airline prepares…

The post EGYPTAIR makes way for new Airbus A350s by offloading entire A220 fleet appeared first on 精东影业.]]> EGYPTAIR has sold its entire fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft to the lessor Azorra as the airline prepares for an influx of new planes over the coming years. 

In total, Azorra has purchased 12 Airbus A220s, all of which were owned by EGYPTAIR and less than five years old.聽聽

John Evans, CEO and Founder of Azorra, said: 鈥淥ur strong partnerships with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney have been key to facilitating this creative transaction. These young, well-maintained aircraft with freshly overhauled, updated engines from Pratt & Whitney have strong market demand and are very attractive to Azorra精东影业 rapidly growing customer base.鈥  

He added: 鈥淲e are so grateful for EGYPTAIR精东影业 trust and confidence in Azorra to provide a fleet transition solution, while clearing the path for new Airbus widebody aircraft.鈥 

The agreement between EGYPTAIR and Azorra was announced on February 1, 2024, just three months after the carrier confirmed deals for new planes with Airbus and Air Lease Corporation (ALC) at the Dubai Airshow 2023.  

In Dubai, the EGYPTAIR CEO Yehia Zakaria announced the airline will lease 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from ALC, with delivery expected from the start of 2025 through to 2026.聽聽聽聽

More significantly, though, EGYPTAIR also announced at the air show that it had placed an order with Airbus for 10 A350-900 widebody planes which will eventually become the carrier精东影业 flagship aircraft.聽聽

Airbus designed the A220 family aircraft to feel like a wide-body aircraft, but with the arrival of the A350 on the horizon, EGYPTAIR may feel that the single-aisle Airbus is now surplus to requirements.  

According to ch-aviation.com, only two of EGYPTAIR精东影业 A220-300s are currently active, leaving 10 unused. 

鈥淲e highly value the creativeness shown by . We are thankful to the team for their commitment which led to such a successful transaction,鈥 Zakaria said.聽聽

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Early on November 14, 2023, EGYPTAIR and Airbus executives gathered in front of a media audience to announce that the national flag carrier will bolster its fleet with 10 Airbus A350-900.  

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EGYPTAIR, Yehia Zakaria, confirmed that the first A350 will be delivered in 2025. 

The airline head was joined by Airbus Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Head of International, Christian Scherer.

“EGYPTAIR is a key partner of Airbus in the Middle East and Africa. We take immense pride in this partnership aimed at furthering the aviation industry. Our focus lies in the enhancement of our fleet to embrace some of the most contemporary aircraft available,鈥 Zakaria said.

The CEO added: “EGYPTAIR has firmed up an agreement with Airbus to procure 10 A350-900 aircraft, each boasting a capacity of 340 seats. These aircraft come equipped with cutting-edge technologies and Rolls-Royce XWB Trent engines, known for their modern design and reduced fuel emissions and consumption. As we tackle growing demand across our network, this aircraft is the optimal choice.”

The deal marks Airbus鈥 first order for widebody aircraft at Dubai Airshow after airBaltic placed an order for 30 narrowbody A220-300 aircraft on the opening day, with hold options for 20 more.聽聽聽

鈥淥nce delivered the A350-900 will be EGYPTAIR精东影业 flagship aircraft. Adding the world精东影业 most modern and efficient widebody aircraft to the airline精东影业 fleet will be instrumental in expanding its offering, opening new opportunities particularly in Western US and the far East,鈥 Scherer said.

EGYPTAIR also announced on November 13, 2023, it had agreed to a leasing agreement with Air Lease Corporation for 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets.聽聽

The deal was confirmed at the Dubai Airshow alongside Boeing, with the EGYPTAIR CEO, also confirming that the airline plans to build its fleet of 125 planes by 2028. 

EGYPTAIR received its first Airbus A321neo aircraft on February 27, 2023, becoming the first airline in Africa to operate the type.   

Once the narrowbody jet touched down in Egypt, it officially became the first aircraft of the type to be operated by an African carrier.   

According to , EGYPTAIR currently has 66 active aircraft with the Boeing 737-800 dominating the fleet at 27 jets.   

There is speculation that Turkish Airlines will announce a large order with Airbus at Dubai Airshow 2023 which will reportedly include the purchase of 85 A350-900s and 15 A350-1000s. 

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The post EGYPTAIR to lease 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8s as CEO aims for 125 plane fleet appeared first on 精东影业.]]> The CEO of EGYPTAIR has confirmed that the airline is looking to build its fleet to 125 planes by 2028, as the airline announces it will lease 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets.聽

Yehia Zakaria also told a packed media conference room at Dubai Airshow on November 13, 2023, that the airline aims to operate to over 100 destinations by the same deadline.  

EGYPTAIR精东影业 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft will be leased from Air Lease Corporation, as part of its existing order for new jets with the planemaker. 聽

Air Lease Corporation confirmed that the new aircraft will be delivered from the start of 2025 and through to 2026.  

The deal marks the first time that the leasing firm and EGYPTAIR have struck an agreement with each other and the first time the airline has acquired 737-8 aircraft. 聽

鈥淭his major deal with ALC for 18 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft demonstrates EGYPTAIR精东影业 commitment to fleet modernization, environment sustainability and future growth plans. The 737-8 will greatly benefit EGYPTAIR精东影业 operating efficiency and our passenger experience far into the future,鈥 said Yehia Zakaria. 鈥淲e are thrilled to partner with a pioneering lessor such as Air Lease Corporation on this strategic initiative to support EGYPTAIR精东影业 fleet renewal and growth plans.鈥澛

According to , EGYPTAIR currently has 66 active aircraft with the Boeing 737-800 dominating the fleet at 27 jets.聽

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The post EGYPTAIR becomes the first African operator of the Airbus A321neo appeared first on 精东影业.]]> EGYPTAIR received its first Airbus A321neo aircraft on February 27, 2023, becoming the first airline in Africa to operate the type. 

The Egyptian airline精东影业 A321neo, registered SU-GFR, flew from Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) on February 27, 2023, on flight MS3211. Once the narrowbody jet touched down in Egypt, it officially became the first aircraft of the type to be operated by an African carrier. 

The flight from XFW to CAI was powered by a 34% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). 

Apart from the newly acquired A321neo, EGYPTAIR operates 12 Airbus A220, two A320ceo, eight A320neo, nine A330s, while also flying 29 Boeing 737 NextGeneration (NG), six 777, and six 787s, per planespotters.net. 

EGYPTAIR精东影业 newest A321neo was delivered on lease from AerCap, an Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, and powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines. The cabin is configured with 16 Business Class and 166 Economy Class seats. 

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EgyptAir has launched its first ever direct service from its hub at Cairo International Airport to Dublin, Ireland. 

The state-owned flag carrier commenced service between Cairo and Dublin on flight MS775 on June 2, 2022, operated by an Airbus A320neo, according to the airline on Facebook. 

The airline will operate four return flights a week with the Airbus A320neo, which has a configuration of 16 business class seats and 126 economy seats. 

The airline announced in February 2022 its intent to start services to Dublin (DUB), a move welcomed by the airport. 

鈥淲e鈥檙e very pleased to welcome EGYPTAIR to Ireland and to add Cairo to Dublin Airport精东影业 extensive route network,鈥 said Vincent Harrison, Managing Director at Dublin Airport in released by Dublin Airport in February 2022. 

鈥淐airo is one of the world精东影业 great cities and we will be working closely with EGYPTAIR to promote this new route, which will be welcomed by both business and leisure travellers,鈥 added Harrison. 

Amr Nabil, EgyptAir精东影业 Chairman and & CEO commented on the strategic benefits of Dublin Airport精东影业 location as the airline looks to expand its route network. 

鈥淒ue to Ireland精东影业 significant location on the western part of the European continent, Dublin Airport represents a strategic hub for passengers flying to Egypt精东影业 top leisure destinations; namely Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor and Aswan, in addition to EGYPTAIR network reaching more than 40 destinations in the Middle East and Africa and more destinations would be added in the near future,鈥 said Amr in the Dublin Airport statement.  

 

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The post Egyptair 2016 crash caused after pilot精东影业 cigarette leads to fire: report appeared first on 精东影业.]]> The crash of Egyptair flight MS804 from Paris to Cairo in 2016 was caused by one of the pilots smoking a cigarette onboard, according to an Italian newspaper report.  

All 66 onboard the Airbus A320, registered SU-GCC, died when it crashed into the Mediterranean Sea. Egyptian authorities have never published a final report into the crash.  

The Corriere della Sera on April 26, 2022, cited , which is investigating the crash with a view to bringing manslaughter charges. According to the report, the fire was started in the flight deck when one of the pilots lit a cigarette. The report finds that smoking was not forbidden by Egypt Air at the time.  

The reason the fire started on the accident flight is because one of the emergency oxygen masks was leaking oxygen, after a valve had been placed in the incorrect position when it was replaced three days earlier, the reports states. It was the combination of leaked oxygen and the cigarette that ignited the fire that led to the crew losing control of the aircraft.  

French air accident investigators from the BEA stated on July 6, 2018 that they considered 鈥渢he most likely hypothesis is that a fire broke out in the cockpit while the aeroplane was flying at its cruise altitude and that the fire spread rapidly resulting in the loss of control of the aeroplane.鈥  

Egyptian air accident investigators have previously said they found traces of explosives, which led them to hand over the investigation to public prosecutors. 

The BEA at the time criticized Egyptian authorities for not releasing a final report and said they would have used the final report to set out differences of opinion with Egyptian investigators.  

鈥淭he BEA considers that it is necessary to have this final report in order to have the possibility of understanding the cause of the accident and to provide the aviation community with the safety lessons which could prevent future accidents.鈥 

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Singling out a region精东影业 oldest airline can be difficult. With KLM, the undisputed oldest airline in the world, the task is easy as it has never changed its name, nor has it undergone any major transformations apart from the 2003 merger with Air France, which was done carefully to preserve the airline精东影业 identity. 

But most airlines do not have that luxury. They have been renamed, transformed, merged, separated, closed and reopened, until the line of succession becomes hard to follow. Many of the oldest African airlines are prime examples of this.  

So, what is the oldest airline in Africa? Due to the turbulent history of the continent, there isn鈥檛 a straightforward answer. 

The earliest air service in Africa was conducted in the early 20th century, on behalf of colonial governments, and was usually operated by European companies. It was only in the 1960s that newly independent African nations began creating their own airlines, some of which continue operating to this day.  

But this picture 鈥 a common narrative, presented in many popular depictions of African history 鈥 is not entirely complete.  

尝别迟精东影业 take a look at Egyptair. It was established in 1932, commenced operations in 1933, and continues flying to this day. However, its history is rather complex. Initially called Misr Airwork, it was renamed, reorganized and has changed hands several times. In 1949 the company was nationalized and renamed Misrair; in 1957, after Egypt and Syria formed the United Arab Republic (UAR), the airline was merged with Syrian Airways and became United Arab Airlines, before being reformed again after the UAR精东影业 collapse, and was finally renamed Egyptair in 1971. 

A similar history of transformation can be found by taking a closer look at South African Airways (SAA), seemingly the second oldest African airline. It was established in 1934, but its history goes much deeper. Its establishment was a result of the South African government nationalizing Union Airways, a private airline which began in 1929. SAA inherited Union Airways鈥 assets, staff and network, mirroring the transition from Misr Airwork to Misrair. 

So, can SAA be called the oldest African airline? There is at least one more candidate for this title, and its history goes even further.  

In 1927 a company called the Rhodesian Aviation Syndicate was established in Bulawayo. The British colony of Southern Rhodesia had witnessed several attempts to establish an aerial service in the early 1920s, but these initiatives hadn鈥檛 been successful. Despite an impressive sounding name, Rhodesian Aviation Syndicate was a personal initiative with a single aircraft 鈥 an old Airco DH.6 鈥 which flew chartered flights for several weeks before being damaged in a crash landing.  

In subsequent years, the Syndicate acquired more aircraft, was renamed the Rhodesian Aviation Company, before becoming Rhodesian and Nyasaland Airways (RANA) in the 1930s. In 1946, RANA was consolidated with Southern Rhodesia Air Services and became Central African Airways (CAA). 

When the British colonies served by CAA gained independence, the company was split between them. In the 1960s its assets and routes were distributed between Zambia Airways, Air Malawi and Air Rhodesia. Of these three, only Zambia Airways survived until the mid-1990s.  

In December 2021, with the help of Ethiopian Airlines, Zambia Airways was resurrected. While its fragmented history means that it can鈥檛 legitimately lay claim to being the oldest African airline, its roots can be tracked back to 1927, pre-dating both Egyptair and SAA精东影业 predecessor, Union Airways.  

It精东影业 also possible that there are more airlines in Africa with lineage traceable to colonial air services and small private companies in the 1920s. But would they qualify for the position of Africa精东影业 oldest airline?  

Whatever the case, the question of which airline is Africa精东影业 oldest remains, for the most part, unanswered.  

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The post What is the oldest airline in Africa? appeared first on 精东影业.]]> Ghana chooses EgyptAir over Ethiopian for new national airline /articles/26229-ghana-chooses-egyptair-over-ethiopian-for-new-national-airline Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:29:57 +0000 https://www.aviatime.com/articles/26229-ghana-chooses-egyptair-over-ethiopian-for-new-national-airline EgyptAir, the state-owned flag carrier of Egypt, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Ghana…

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The MoU was signed by Joseph Kofi Adda, the Aviation Minister of Ghana, and Hassan Mounir, the Deputy Chairman of EgyptAir on October 21, 2020. 

Speaking to local media, Amr Abu El-Enein, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EgyptAir, said the airline is 鈥減leased with the confidence of the Ghanaian government in choosing and preferring EgyptAir for this strategic partnership in establishing a new airline鈥.

The CEO of EgyptAir announced that the new national air carrier would be expected to operate its flights from the headquarters in Accra, the capital of Ghana. Amr Abu El-Enein also stated that the airline would fly regular routes throughout Africa, and connect it with countries in North and South America.

Earlier in 2018, the government of Ghana signed a similar MoU with Ethiopian Airlines, the state-owned flag carrier of Ethiopia. Under the MoU, Ethiopian Airlines was supposed to cooperate with the Ghanaian government in funding and management issues of the new national airline.

However, the Ghanaian government was reportedly concerned over Ethiopian Airlines鈥 suitability for further contribution after the parties did not reach an agreement over key issues such as routes, flight frequencies, funding aspects and tenure of the management. While both sides were struggling in seeking a unanimous solution, EgyptAir offered the government more favorable terms than Ethiopian did, reported local media.

The government of the country was considering holding 10% of shares in the new air carrier with the rest held by private investors. 

Before implementation, the recent agreement between EgyptAir and the government of Ghana would need to get the state精东影业 Parliament approval. 

 

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With this flight, EgyptAir also became the launch customer of Boeing精东影业 new offer for operators an option to use biofuel on delivery flights. 鈥淪ustainable aviation fuels have been shown to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 80 percent through its lifecycle,鈥 according to the manufacturer.

The Boeing 787-9 is already the fifth of six Dreamliner order that EgyptAir placed back in 2017 via long term lease from AerCap.

鈥淲e are committed to the sustainable growth of our airline and supporting commercial aviation精东影业 efforts to protect the environment,鈥 Ahmed Adel, chairman, and CEO of EgyptAir is quoted in a statement as saying. 

Among other sustainability initiatives, the International Air Transport Association () is striving for 50% fall in net aviation CO2 emissions by 2050. EgyptAir is a member of the association. 

 

 

 

 
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