Air Cairo plans to increase its fleet to 80 aircraft by 2029
Egypt's Ministry of Civil Aviation said in its 2026 half-year report on the activities of its affiliated companies that EgyptAir received 7 aircraft in the first half of this year: 4 Airbus A350 and 3 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
It added that deliveries of the remaining aircraft in a 34-aircraft deal will continue according to a set plan, as part of a plan to bring the airline's fleet to 125 aircraft by 2031 and then to around 200 aircraft between 2035 and 2040, helping to increase seat capacity, raise operational efficiency, improve fuel efficiency and reduce operating costs.
The past period also saw the expansion of EgyptAir's international network with the opening and operation of new routes to Chicago and Los Angeles in the United States and Venice in Italy.
In a related context, EgyptAir In-flight Services implemented a comprehensive plan to develop its infrastructure and modernize its administrative and operational systems, developing its central kitchen to the latest international quality standards, as well as strengthening digital transformation and sustainability and expanding contracts with foreign airlines. EgyptAir Ground Services strengthened its operational capabilities by adding 56 modern pieces of equipment and contracting for 93 new ones, while expanding its customer base to 187 airlines. EgyptAir Tourism and Duty Free developed its duty-free outlets and expanded sales areas at Cairo and Hurghada airports, launching new value-added products.
Air Cairo
Meanwhile, Air Cairo continues to implement its expansion plan to increase its fleet to 80 aircraft by 2029 and 134 aircraft by 2034, including 14 widebody aircraft, supporting its plans to expand in regional and international markets.
The airline also seeks to expand its network, launching a number of new routes to European and African cities, including Oslo, Stockholm, Prague, Nairobi, Zanzibar, Ouagadougou and Niamey, as well as operating Cairo–Athens and Alexandria–Athens flights.
Air Cairo's plan includes strengthening connectivity between Egyptian airports and turning Hurghada International Airport into a hub for connecting international destinations, as well as operating international flights via Capital International Airport and the seasonal terminal at Cairo International Airport, helping to raise operational efficiency, improve the travel experience and support the airline's sustainable growth targets.
