ANA plans EGYPTAIR codeshare service

Subject to Government Approval, ANA plans to codeshare on EGYPTAIR’s service between Japan and Cairo, which is already listed on ANA’s January 2011 timetable, but is not available for reservation at present time.
Codeshare flight numbers below:

Route	NH Codeshare	MS Operating
Osaka – Cairo	NH6381	MS963
Cairo – Osaka	NH6380	MS962
Osaka – Luxor – Cairo	NH6381	MS963
Tokyo Narita – Cairo	NH6383	MS965
Cairo – Tokyo Narita	NH6382	MS964

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Nesma looks to EgyptAir for MRO for its start up carrier

Nesma Airlines - the brand new Egyptian airline owned by the Nesma conglomerate of Heddah is lining up operations for its a fleet of modern Airbus 320 aircraft to run from its commercial hub in the Red Sea resort town of Sharm El Sheikh.

The Saudi airline has announced that it has selected EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering to deliver the vital MRO services for the company’s fleet
At present, Nesma Airlines operates flights from cities in several European countries, such as Italy, Spain, France and Poland, to the many popular destinations in Egypt, which, in addition to Sharm El Sheikh, include Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Luxor and Alexandria. The airline plans to offer flights from Jeddah to Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada in the near future, possibly as early as summer 2011.
The MRO contract was signed by Eng. Abdel Aziz Fadel, Chairman& CEO of EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering and Mr. Ashraf Lamloum, NESMA Air General Manager.

The airline currently has two A320s but will be adding as operations continue to grow.

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EgyptAir's latest 737-800 is delivered to Cairo

EgyptAir's 15th B737-800 landed on Cairo for the first time yesterday after a 14 hours flight from Boeing factory in Seattle.



“With this new aircraft, EgyptAir fleet currently comprises 70 aircraft with the latest technology and services” announced eng Hussein Massoud, EgyptAir holding chairman and ceo. he added “we aim at providing our customers with the best products and services that can meet their demand.”
Receiving the newest B737-800 at Cairo Airport, Capt Alaa Ashour, EgyptAir airlines chairman said “the new plane, as a medium range aircraft, will operate on EgyptAir’s African and European destinations. this plane accommodates 24 business class seats in order to meet the demand on business travel.”
The seat pitch on the EgyptAir 737 has been increased to hit 48’ which exceeds the international norm on medium range aircraft. further, It is also equipped with video-on-demand (vod) entertainment features and laptop power outlets.
EgyptAir   has five more of the type on order with deliveries planned before the end of 2012.

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EgyptAir online check-in now also for International Flights!

EgyptAir has recently introduced online check-in for domestic flights and now you can check-in online for International flights!

Click here to visit EgyptAir Online Check-In Website..

Aerosvit to launch Cairo service from Mar 2011

Aerosvit starting 01MAR10 introduces 3 weekly Kiev – Cairo service on board Boeing 737-300/-500 aircraft. Cairo is the Ukrainian carrier’s first destination in Egypt with regular scheduled service.
Schedule as per 19NOV10 GDS timetable display below:

VV271 KBP2030 – 0005+1CAI 737 257
VV272 CAI0055 – 0440KBP 737 146

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EGYPTAIR aircraft changes to Dubai and London from Jan 2011

As per 15NOV10 GDS timetable display, new changes to EGYPTAIR’s service to Dubai and London Heathrow effective 01JAN11 as follows:

Cairo – Dubai 2 Daily service all operated by Airbus A330-300 (MS910/911 Day 1 from CAI, Day 2 from DXB -200), replacing previous plan of mixed A330-300 and 777-300ER
Cairo – London Heathrow MS777/778 Boeing 777-300ER operates Daily, replace A330-300

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EGYPTAIR Operates 18 weekly flights to London Heathrow

Within its strategy to enhance the network, EGYPTAIR increased its flights to London Heathrow to reach 18 weekly direct flights.
EGYPTAIR currently operates 11 weekly flights after the addition of the two afternoon services starting December 4th. In addition to 7 weekly code-share flights onboard the Star Alliance Member, BMI. Now EGYPTAIR has 4 afternoon services on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Noteworthy that EGYPTAIR operates daily morning flight operated with the newest A330-300 which is equipped with the WI-FI internet and Mobile connectivity onboard. Also, this aircraft has Lay Flat Bed seats in Business and personal screens in all classes which enable the customers selecting from hundreds of entertainment options.
In this regard, Capt. Alaa Ashour, EGYPTAIR AIRLINES CHAIRMAN and CEO said "Our current strategy focuses on increasing the frequencies on the main routes. Our statistics show that the demand is increasing on this route which links the customers with other British cities such as, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburg, Aberdeen and Belfast, thus, the company decided to add more frequencies on this route."

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EgyptAir adds Zambia to its African expansion plans

EgyptAir has announced a new four-times-a-week service to Lusaka in Zambia.
Africa has become a pioneer developing market because of the current investments, economic development and the great commercial uprising in Africa, said the airline’s Chairman and CEO, Capt Alaa Ashour
EgyptAir will start operation to Lusaka from January 16^th , 2011 on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
“Our ambitious plan focuses on network development and expansion, and we will add new routes in Africa and increase the number of our daily service especially after operating from Terminal 3 in Cairo Airport, which is the main hub of North Africa” Ashour, said.
“With the new service to Lusaka, EgyptAir’s African network now reaches 18 destinations with a total of 102 weekly flights.”
Ashour said the airline aims to cover 46 African destinations through its code share agreements and its Star Alliance links with Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airlines.

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Egypt Air Inflight Services signs a whale of a deal

The in-flight services division of Egypt Air Holdings has signed a catering contract with Moby Dick Solutions.
Speaking at AVEX - the Egyptian Air Show - this morning, chairman of the subsidiary Mostafa El Gammal said the contract was worth US$5 million annually.
Moby Dick is the largest of the private airline contractors operating in Egypt and under the new agreement will now supply catering services to Egypt Air In Flight Services customers at Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh airports. The contract covers services to charter airlines as well as VIP aircraft using these key Egyptian tourist hot spots.

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A380 Pyramid selling to woo Egyptians

The Airbus A380 flight test aircraft flew over the Pyramids for the first time ever today


This special flight concluded the first A380 visit to Egypt during which the A380 attended the AVEX International Airshow at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport this week.
Following airport compatibility tests carried out at Cairo International Airport  the flight demonstrated that the Egyptian capital airport is capable of handling A380 operations.

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Rolls-Royce wins $350 million order from Egyptair

Rolls-Royce announced today that it has won an order worth $350m from Egyptair for extended TotalCare® long-term services for 12 Airbus A330 aircraft.
Egyptair currently operates eight A330s and four are due to be delivered in 2010 and 2011.
The announcement - which comes amid remaining investors' concerns raised since one of Rolls-Royce's engines broke apart on a Qantas flight last Thursday - helped stem some of the 3.4%  losses seen in today's early trading of Rolls-Royce shares.
Metin Oktay, Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace Vice President – Africa, said: “We are delighted that Egyptair has once again demonstrated their confidence in Rolls-Royce. The combination of the Trent 700 and the TotalCare® support package delivers significant reliability and performance benefits to enhance their operation.”
Abdel Aziz Fadel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Egyptair Maintenance and Engineering, said: “The Trent 700 has proven itself in service as an effective solution for our A330 fleet in terms of both economics and the environment, proving itself particularly resilient when operating in hot or high altitude locations.”
Alaa Ashour, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EgyptAir Airlines, said: “Our extension of TotalCare® is a reflection of the value we place on the service, which allows us to predict and fully manage costs.”
The Trent 700 is the only engine specifically designed for the Airbus A330 and over 1,000 are now in service or on firm order. The engine has captured more than 75% of orders in the last three years. More than 90% of Trent engines in service have TotalCare® support.
This year is the 50th anniversary of the first Rolls-Royce jet engine going into service in Egypt, an Avon.

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Kuwait Airways adds Sohag service and replace Luxor

Kuwait Airways has launched new service to Sohag in Egypt. This replaces service to Luxor, which is located South east of Sohag.
It is operating 1 weekly Kuwait – Sohag round trip and 2 weekly Kuwait – Sohag – Sharm el Sheikh – Kuwait.
Schedule below:

KU549 KWI0920 – 1055HMB 320 1
KU550 HMB1200 – 1535KWI 320 1
KU549 KWI0955 – 1135HMB1245 – 1340SSH1440 – 1755KWI 320 6
KU550 HMB1245 – 1340SSH1440 – 1755KWI 320 6
KU549 KWI1540 – 1720SSH1810 – 1905HMB2000 – 2330KWI 320 3
KU550 SSH1810 – 1905HMB2000 – 2330KWI 320 3

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EGYPTAIR adds Sohag, Egypt service

EGYPTAIR has launched new service to Sohag in Egypt. The Star Alliance carrier is operating 2 weekly Cairo – Sohag and Sohag – Kuwait service, operated Airbus A320 aircraft.
Sohag is situated Northwest of Luxor.
Schedule below:

Cairo – Sohag
MS158 CAI0700 – 0810HMB 320 15
MS159 HMB1625 – 1735CAI 320 15
Sohag – Kuwait City
MS623 HMB0855 – 1325KWI 320 15
MS624 KWI1335 – 1540HMB 320 15

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