Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, said that the arrival of the new Airbus A350-900 aircraft represents a qualitative strategic step in the fleet development journey and reflects the company's commitment to implementing the largest modernization plan in its history, aimed at raising operational efficiency and enhancing its competitiveness.
The Chairman of EgyptAir Holding announced that the fleet modernization plan includes receiving 12 new aircraft this year, in addition to 13 more aircraft in 2027, with the total number of aircraft successively joining the fleet by 2031 reaching 34 modern A350-900 and B737-8 MAX aircraft, enabling EgyptAir to expand its long-haul network and increase its operational flexibility in line with the highest safety and quality standards.
This came during the celebration of the new Airbus A350-900 aircraft joining the EgyptAir fleet, at Terminal (4) of Cairo International Airport, attended by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, and Captain Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Egypt's Minister of Civil Aviation.
Adel revealed that the company is implementing an integrated program to refurbish and modernize a number of aircraft currently operating in its fleet, including 19 B737-800 aircraft, 4 of which have already been upgraded, with the rest to be completed in succession, in addition to two widebody A330-200 aircraft, which are scheduled to be completed by 2027.
In a related context, Adel added that, in parallel, the development plan includes the in-flight services system, which began more than a year ago and is expected to be completed by the middle of this year, with work underway to strengthen infrastructure and catering services and increase production capacity to raise the level of in-flight service, as well as a comprehensive upgrade of all ground services equipment. He noted that 156 pieces of equipment have entered service, and 640 new pieces of equipment are expected to be supplied and added to the ground services fleet from this year until 2028, to raise operational efficiency at various Egyptian airports, ensure a smooth flow of traffic and offer an exceptional experience to passengers on our flights.
He stressed the importance of strategic partnerships with major global companies in the air transport industry, saying: "These long and enduring relationships are a key pillar for achieving the goals of modernization and expansion and ensuring the best operational and technical services on all EgyptAir flights. This step also represents a new phase in enhancing EgyptAir's competitiveness and embodies the company's vision of developing the fleet and achieving sustainable air operations in line with the highest global standards of quality and efficiency."
