EGYPTAIR announces
order for 10 A350-900s to meet growing demand for air
travel
Dubai, 14 November 2023
–
EGYPTAIR customers will soon be flying to destinations around the globe
aboard new Airbus A350-900s, after the airline disclosed an order for 10
aircraft at the Dubai Airshow.
Once added to the fleet, the A350-900s will provide
EGYPTAIR with 25% less fuel burn and, in turn, reduced emissions, while
passengers enjoy the comfort of the Airbus AirSpace cabin, including a feeling
of true spaciousness, wide seats, high ceilings and alluring ambient
lighting.
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.
"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,” says EGYPTAIR Chairman and
CEO Yehia Zakaria.
Zakaria adds:
"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.
“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 US and the far East,” says Christian
Scherer, Chief Commercial officer and Head of Airbus International.
It’s
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 9,700nm. Its clean sheet design
includes state-of-the-art technologies, aerodynamics, lightweight materials and
latest generation engines that together deliver 25% advantage in fuel burn,
operating costs and CO₂ emissions, as well as 50% noise reduction compared to
previous generation competitor aircraft.
The A350 has won over 1,000 orders from leading
carriers from around the globe. |
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