Egyptair News
EGYPTAIR Announces Expansion Plans
Egyptian national airline, EGYPTAIR, part of the Star Alliance network, announced new direct routes for the carrier in 2023 including Cairo to Manchester in July, which operates five times weekly on a B737-800NG aircraft and offers a business class product.
Amadeus expands Egyptair technology partnership
The deal is an extension of an existing relationship between the Egyptian flag-carrier and the travel technology leader, and comes as the airline refreshes its digital offering ahead of a renewed period of growth.
EGYPTAIR takes delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A321neo
EGYPTAIR took delivery of its first A321neo from Airbus’ Delivery Centre in Hamburg, making the airline the first African operator of the aircraft.
Oman Air signs codeshare partnership with EgyptAir
The agreement on flights between Muscat and Cairo was signed as part of both airlines’ commitment to work toward a strong restart for air travel to overcome the effects of the spread of Covid-19.
First EgyptAir A220-300 headed for Cairo
EgyptAir has taken delivery of the first of 12 A220-300 aircraft on order, becoming the first A220 operator based in the Middle East and North African region. The carrier also becomes just the sixth operator worldwide.
EgyptAir prepares to debut A220-300
The first A220-300 for EgyptAir has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel assembly line. The first of 12 aircraft EgyptAir has on order is due to be delivered to the Cairo-based airline in the coming weeks.
Qatar political row jeopardises Middle East aviation
Five Middle Eastern countries have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of destabilising the region. The move has thrown regional aviation into chaos, with a number of routes suspended.
Etihad Airways signs codeshare partnership with EgyptAir
Etihad Airways and EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, have announced a new codeshare partnership. Under the initial phase of the agreement, Etihad Airways will place its ‘EY’ code on EgyptAir operated flights between Abu Dhabi and Cairo, while EgyptAir will place its ‘MS’ code on Etihad Airways flights between the two capital cities.
Explosive traces found on board EgyptAir flight MS804
Investigators examining the crash of EgyptAir flight MS804 earlier this year have found traces of explosive on victims of the disaster. As a result, a criminal investigation would now begin into the crash of the Airbus A320, the Egyptian civil aviation ministry said.
Egyptair launches new departure to Luxor
Travellers interested in ancient Egypt or Nile cruises can now fly directly to Luxor following news that Egyptair has launched direct weekly flights between Heathrow and Luxor. The five hour and twenty minute flight leaves London Heathrow at 17:00 and arrives in Luxor at 23.20.
Farnborough 2016: EgyptAir signs $900m Boeing deal
Boeing and EgyptAir announced an order today for nine Next-Generation 737-800s at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow. The deal is valued at $864 million at current list prices, with eight of the airplanes to be financed by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The announcement coincides with 50 years of partnership between Boeing and the airline that began with an order for a 707 in 1966.