EgyptAir recently received its first new Airbus A321neo from AerCap, making the airline the first African operator of the aircraft.
The delivery flight from the Airbus Delivery Centre in Hamburg to Cairo was powered by 34% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend.
EgyptAir has specified a high comfort, two-class configuration with 16 Business class seats and 166 Economy class seats, and will increase the airline’s single aisle capacity to the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
“We are very pleased to be part of this historic milestone with our long-time customer, EgyptAir.” said Peter Anderson, the Chief Commercial Officer of AerCap. “The A321neo aircraft will enable EgyptAir to generate significant fuel savings while reducing the environmental impact of its operations, helping them to meet their sustainability commitments.”
This aircraft joins EgyptAir's Airbus fleet of 12 A220s, 8 A320neos, 2 A320ceos 4 A330-200, 4 A330-300. With the addition of the A321neo, EgyptAir is demonstrating continuous ambitions to expand its Airbus fleet to meet current and future demand.