The 737-8 is the first of 18 airplanes leased from SMBC Aviation Capital to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in Egypt. The 737-8 complements EgyptAir’s fleet of 30 Next-Generation 737 jets.
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As part of its fleet renewal program, EgyptAir will deploy the new aircraft on short- and medium-haul routes to destinations such as Paris, Brussels, Istanbul and Vienna.
EgyptAir is one of Africa’s largest and longest-serving operators of the 737 family ─ dating back to 1975 when the airline first ordered the airplane type. The carrier also operates five 777s and eight 787 Dreamliners.