Airlines Egypt Air leases 6 Boeing 787 Dreamliner from AerCap
Boeing and AerCap announced at the 2017 Dubai Airshow that Egypt Air will lease six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Egypt Air, the national flag of Egypt, is leasing the airplanes from Dublin-based AerCap, the world's largest 787 customer with more than 115 787s owned or on order.
"The 787 Dreamliner has built a reputation for reliability, operational efficiency and passenger comfort," said Safwat Musallam, Chairman and CEO, Egypt Air Holding Company. "We look forward to the 787 becoming an integral part of EGYPTAIR's fleet as we progress our modernization and network expansion plans."
"We are pleased that EGYPTAIR has chosen the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to power their growth and fleet modernization," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Global Sales & Market, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "EGYPTAIR joins the growing 787 family, now with nearly 70 customers from around the world who will benefit from the airplane's market-leading efficiency, reliability and comfort."
AerCap is a global leader in aircraft leasing and aviation finance with nearly 1,100 owned and managed aircraft.
Egypt Air currently operates a fleet of 50 aircraft including a long haul fleet of A330 and Boeing 777-300ER.
During Dubai Airshow Egypt Air signed a letter of intent for up to 24 Bombardier CS300.
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