Egyptair receives 50th plane
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Boeing has delivered Egyptair’s 50th aircraft – a Next-Generation 737-800. The 737 is the 17th of 20 ordered by the Cairo-based carrier between 2005 and 2009. Egyptair’s Boeing fleet now includes 17 737s and 11 777s.
“Boeing has played a pivotal role in our growth plan,” said Hussein Massoud, Chairman & CEO of Egyptair Holding Co. “We are extremely satisfied with the Next-Generation 737, which has earned an excellent reputation for reliability and operational efficiency, and has the range that allows us to expand our network further into Africa, Europe and the other medium-haul destinations. Moreover, the 777-300ER is extremely popular with our customers and we see direct benefits due to the airplane’s exceptional fuel efficiency, seat-mile costs and economics, in addition to the luxury and comfort of the interior cabin.”
Added Marty Bentrott, Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ Vice President of Sales for Middle East, Russia & Central Asia; “Boeing truly values its long relationship with Egyptair. The Middle East has been a high growth market and Egyptair is well positioned for the recovery of the demand for air travel in the Egyptian market with its fleet modernization. We look forward to continuing this partnership and playing a role in Egyptair’s future.”
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