EgyptAir is expected to receive the first Boeing 737-MAX aircraft in January 2026 under the deal for leasing 18 of the model through US-based Air Lease Corporation, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced during a meeting with Brendan Nelson.

EgyptAir has fully paid off its 13-year accumulative debts of EGP 10 billion, owed to the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), at the end of the elapsed fiscal year (FY) 2023/2024.

EgyptAir has ordered 18 Boeing 737-8 aircraft at the airshow via a financial lease agreement with the Air Lease Corporation (ALC).

Egypt’s national airline EgyptAir has operated its first direct flight from Cairo to UK’s Manchester.

EgyptAir is targeting increasing the use of biofuel to 2% in 2025.

EgyptAir has signed a long-term agreement with the travel technology specialist Amadeus to boost flight reservation systems.

President of EgyptAir Ihab Tahtawi said that the new route will see two flights per week, using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which includes 309 seats equipped with personal screens, of which 30 business class seats, and 279 economy class seats.