Air Cairo, Egypt’s National growing Air-carrier, has signed a firm order for 15
Airbus A320neo aircraft at the
El Alamein International Airshow 2026. The agreement marks an important milestone in the airline's strategy as it introduces direct aircraft ownership alongside its leased Airbus fleet to support long-term growth.
Having grown rapidly from seven aircraft five years ago to a fleet of over 45 aircraft today, Air Cairo is building on this momentum to grow to a fleet of over 130 aircraft by 2034. The firm order provides the airline with the capacity, flexibility, and operational efficiency needed to expand connectivity across its domestic, regional, and international networks.
Hussein Sherif, chairman & CEO, Air Cairo, said: “This agreement represents a natural next step in Air Cairo’s growth. Combining owned aircraft with our leased fleet gives us greater operational flexibility and financial efficiency as we scale up. The A320neo will provide the capacity needed to expand our network, serve the growing demand for travel to and from Egypt, and support the country's aviation and tourism sectors in close partnership with Airbus.”
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP sales of the commercial aircraft business, said: “We are delighted that this first direct acquisition from Air Cairo reaffirms the airline’s confidence in the A320neo to power its next phase of growth. The A320neo provides Air Cairo with the efficiency and flexibility to scale up its network. This commitment highlights the strength of our partnership and Air Cairo’s confidence in the A320neo to expand connectivity between Egypt and key international destinations.”
The A320 family is the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft, having won more than 20,200 orders globally. The family includes the largest member, the A321neo, offering unparalleled range and performance. The family offers at least 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximising passenger comfort with one of the widest single-aisle cabins in the sky.