10 March 2006
Egypt-based low-cost carrier Air Cairo has signed a contract with Airbus for four A320s, becoming a new Middle East customer for the aircraft. The deal reaffirms a previously announced commitment by the airline to the Airbus A320 Family.
Air Cairo, which is majority owned by a bank and Egyptair, plans to use the Airbus A320s mainly on routes to Europe and within the Middle East. Air Cairo's A320s will seat up to 174 passengers in an all-economy layout, and be powered by CFM International CFM56-5 engines.
Air Cairo Chairman Kamal Zaki, said: "With its passenger appeal and excellent economics, the Airbus A320 is the right size of aircraft for our services. We will also benefit from commonality with the other Airbus A320 Family aircraft in the Egyptair fleet."
Air Cairo currently flies two Airbus A321s - leased from Egyptair - on charter flights to Europe, as well as within the Middle East. "Air Cairo's selection of the A320 mirrors that of other low-cost carriers, which have also chosen it for their low-cost services,' said Airbus President and CEO Gustav Humbert.
Egypt-based low-cost carrier Air Cairo has signed a contract with Airbus for four A320s, becoming a new Middle East customer for the aircraft. The deal reaffirms a previously announced commitment by the airline to the Airbus A320 Family.
Air Cairo, which is majority owned by a bank and Egyptair, plans to use the Airbus A320s mainly on routes to Europe and within the Middle East. Air Cairo's A320s will seat up to 174 passengers in an all-economy layout, and be powered by CFM International CFM56-5 engines.
Air Cairo Chairman Kamal Zaki, said: "With its passenger appeal and excellent economics, the Airbus A320 is the right size of aircraft for our services. We will also benefit from commonality with the other Airbus A320 Family aircraft in the Egyptair fleet."
Air Cairo currently flies two Airbus A321s - leased from Egyptair - on charter flights to Europe, as well as within the Middle East. "Air Cairo's selection of the A320 mirrors that of other low-cost carriers, which have also chosen it for their low-cost services,' said Airbus President and CEO Gustav Humbert.
© Bahrain Tribune 2006
