EgyptAir Orders 10 A350-900s

EgyptAir has placed an order for 10 A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow.

The signing took place in the presence of EgyptAir’s Chairman and CEO, Engineer Yehia Zakaria and Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International, Christian Scherer.

"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,” said Mr Zakaria.

“Once delivered the A350-900 will be EgyptAir’s flagship. 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 US and the Far East,” says Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial officer and Head of Airbus International.

The A350 has won over 1,000 orders from leading carriers from around the globe.

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