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First A220 delivery to EgyptAir

EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first of 12 A220-300 aircraft on order, becoming the first A220 operator based in the Middle East and North African region, and the sixth operator worldwide. The Cairo-based airline intends to initially fly the aircraft on routes to and from its main Egyptian Hub in Cairo. The aircraft was assembled in Mirabel, Quebec.

“We are proud to welcome our very first A220 aircraft and to be the first airline in the Middle East and North African region to take delivery and launch commercial operations of the A220 – the most innovative and technologically advanced aircraft in the world,” said Capt. Ahmed Adel, Chairman and CEO, EgyptAir Holding Company. “Airbus’ A220 airliners are integral to the execution of EgyptAir business development strategy Horizon 2025 and fleet optimization plan.”

EGYPTAIR’s brand-new A220-300 is configured in a two-class cabin with 140-seats including 15 premium economy and 125 economy class seats. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney’s latest-generation PW1500G geared turbofan engines, which Airbus states to offer at least 20 per cent lower fuel burn per seat compared to previous-generation aircraft.

EgyptAir currently operates a fleet of 15 Airbus aircraft and still has 15 A320neo aircraft as well as 11 A220 aircraft to be delivered in the coming years.

With an order book of over 500 aircraft at the end of August 2019, Airbus states the A220 is well positioned to win the lion’s share of the 100- to 150-seat aircraft market estimated to represent at least 7,000 aircraft over the next 20 years.

“We are delighted to welcome EgyptAir to the growing family of A220 operators and look forward to seeing their passengers enjoy the experience of travelling on board the A220‘s bright, spacious and modern cabin,” said Philippe Balducchi, CEO, Airbus Canada Limited Partnership and Airbus Head of Country Canada.