Photo: AirbusEgyptair customers will soon be flying to destinations around the world aboard latest-generation
Airbus A350-900s, after the airline disclosed an order for 10 aircraft at the recent
Dubai Airshow.
Once added to the fleet, the A350-900s will provide Egyptair with 25% less fuel burn and, in turn, reduced CO
2 emissions. The signing took place at the
2023 Dubai Airshow, in the presence of Egyptair’s chairman and CEO, engineer Yehia Zakaria and Airbus chief commercial officer and head of international, Christian Scherer.
Mr Zakaria said: “Egyptair is a key partner of Airbus in the Middle East and Africa. We take immense pride in this partnership aimed at furthering the aviation industry. Our focus lies in the enhancement of our fleet to embrace some of the most contemporary aircraft available.
“Egyptair has firmed up an agreement with Airbus to procure 10 A350-900 aircraft, each boasting a capacity of 340 seats. These aircraft come equipped with cutting-edge technologies and Rolls-Royce XWB Trent engines, known for their modern design and reduced fuel emissions and consumption. As we tackle growing demand across our network, this aircraft is the optimal choice.”
Mr Scherer said: “Once delivered the A350-900 will be Egyptair’s flagship aircraft. Adding the world’s most modern and efficient widebody aircraft to the airline’s fleet will be instrumental in expanding its offering, opening new opportunities particularly in Western USA and the Far East.”
It is the one and only aircraft enabling Egyptair to open up its network with benchmark economic efficiency — not to mention passenger comfort. The A350 is the world’s most modern and efficient widebody aircraft and the long range leader in the 300-410 seater category, flying efficiently on any sector from short-haul to ultra-long-haul routes up to 9,700-nm.
The A350 has so far won over 1,000 orders from leading carriers from around the world.