DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,
Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
(NYSE:BA) and AerCap announced at the 2017 Dubai Airshow that
EGYPTAIR will lease six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
EGYPTAIR, the national flag of Egypt, is leasing the airplanes from
Dublin-based AerCap, the world's
largest 787 customer with more than 115 787s owned or on order.
"The 787 Dreamliner has built a reputation for reliability,
operational efficiency and passenger comfort," said Safwat Musallam, Chairman and CEO, EGYPTAIR
Holding Company. "We look forward to the 787 becoming an integral
part of EGYPTAIR's fleet as we progress our modernization and
network expansion plans."
EGYPTAIR's selection of the Dreamliner builds on its long-term
partnership with Boeing, which dates back to 1966 with the
airline's order for three 707s. Today, the carrier's fleet includes
a mix of Boeing 777s and 737s.
"We are pleased that EGYPTAIR has chosen the Boeing 787
Dreamliner to power their growth and fleet modernization," said
Ihssane Mounir, senior vice
president of Global Sales & Market, Boeing Commercial
Airplanes. "EGYPTAIR joins the growing 787 family, now with nearly
70 customers from around the world who will benefit from the
airplane's market-leading efficiency, reliability and comfort."
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the fastest-selling twin-aisle
airplane in history. Boeing has delivered more than 600 787s
entering service in 2011, flying more than 200 million people on
more than 610 unique routes, saving over 19 billion pounds of
fuel.
"AerCap is extremely proud to have been selected by EGYPTAIR to
support their widebody fleet renewal program," said AerCap CEO
Aengus Kelly. "Our customers around the world have benefitted
tremendously from the airplane's efficiency, reliability and
comfort. We're confident the addition of these 787-9 aircraft will
enhance EGYPTAIR's fleet for many years to come."
EGYPTAIR operates passenger and freight services to more than 75
destinations in the Middle East,
Europe, Africa, Asia
and the USA.
AerCap is a global leader in aircraft leasing and aviation
finance with nearly 1,100 owned and managed aircraft.
Contact:
Tom Kim
Boeing Communications
+1-206-519-8285
tom.kim2@boeing.com
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