Cairo International Airport this morning received the third Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner, which joins the EgyptAir fleet out of a total of 6 aircraft of the same type the company has contracted for, all of which will arrive during June and July of this year as part of the fleet modernization plan.
For his part, Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, said it had been decided to operate the new Dreamliner type on Paris flights starting June 18, which gives the company a competitive advantage in operating this route, given the type's technological features, great comfort and luxury, and advanced technical specifications that make the journey on board enjoyable.
This type seats 309 passengers, divided into 30 Super Diamond full-flat bed seats in Business Class and 279 seats in Economy Class. The aircraft is equipped with large windows with electronic dimming shades that allow a wider view of the outside, in addition to more space for passengers and seats that can be converted electronically into a separate full bed adjustable to three main positions: an upright position for takeoff and landing, a dining position and a sleeping position.
In addition, safety systems are available at every seat, including three-point seat belts for the waist and shoulder and airbags to protect the passenger's head in emergencies. The seat is also fitted with an integrated rear shell to provide privacy during the flight. As for lighting inside the aircraft, it is individual with telescopic movement, and adjustable LED lighting provides each passenger with an independent reading light without disturbing other passengers. The seats are also equipped with a number of power outlets for charging phones or laptops during the flight, and passengers have a touch-operated seat-position control unit.
As for entertainment, an 18-inch personal touchscreen is available in Business Class and a 12-inch screen in Economy Class. During the flight, passengers can stay connected via WIFI and GPRS technology, and power outlets are available at every seat in addition to USB and MP3 ports and other charging ports. Dreamliner aircraft are also distinguished by the ability of the cabin ventilation systems to noticeably humidify and purify the air.
The aircraft features a modern engineering design and dynamic lighting that changes during the flight, from lighting resembling daylight during takeoff, to warm lighting at mealtimes, to dim lighting in the evening, giving passengers a sense of comfort and luxury.
