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Lufthansa Group to operate an Airbus 330 aircraft to Egypt this summer
Company now operates flights to Red Sea from Belgium, Germany and Switzerland, says General Manager Sales Egypt
US defies Iran nuclear programme, sends aircraft carrier
The United States deployed an aircraft carrier and bombers to the Middle East as “a signal to Iran”, National Security Advisor John Bolton said on Sunday. The announcement comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran are at a high point over Iran’s nuclear programme, with the US increasing sanctions in the past year since president …
Biofuel for aircraft, missiles could decrease costs, save earth
Study opens new general strategy for synthesis of advanced aviation fuel using cellulose
Emirates flies 1.1 million passengers to, from Cairo over last 19M
Company to retire seven aircraft from its fleet
Lufthansa Group to receive 176 aircrafts by 2025
Winter schedule 2018-2019, Lufthansa will offer 21 weekly flights from Cairo to its four hubs in Europe
Airbus delivers 718 aircraft to its customers by end-2017
Last year, Airbus delivered 718 aircraft to 85 customers around the world, marking an increase of 4% in deliveries over 2016, when 688 planes were sold. According to a statement issued by the company, of which Daily News Egypt obtained a copy, the aircraft delivered in 2017 included 558 aircraft from the family of single-aisle …
EgyptAir signs major deal of 45 new aircraft with total value of $6bn
EgyptAir Holding Company closed a deal on Wednesday, worth $6bn, that will add 45 aircraft to its fleet, according to a statement from the company. The agreement was signed at the ongoing Dubai Airshow with American airline manufacturer Boeing and Dublin-based AerCap. The aircraft are expected to be received within the next two years. “According …
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Bombardier signs letter of intent with EgyptAir for up to 24 CS300 aircraft
The deal covers 12 firm orders and 12 purchase rights with total value of $2.2bn
EgyptAir agrees to buy 12 C300 aircraft
Company is studying 59 offers to finance its largest deal in history
Egypt receives fourth batch of Rafale fighter jets
Egypt has received the fourth batch of high-tech French Rafale fighter jets—which consists of two aircraft—financed by a French government loan. Egypt has received 11 of the Rafale fighters so far. The delivery of the jets comes as a part of a military agreement between Egypt and France that includes, alongside the jets, a FREMM …
Pre-World War II aircraft roams skies of Egypt
Iran deploys anti-aircraft missiles to nuclear facility
The Tehran government has placed Russian-supplied anti-aircraft missiles at the Fordo nuclear facility. The uranium enrichment plant was due to be scaled down under last year’s deal with world powers.
Australian teen becomes youngest person to fly single-engine plane around the world
An Australian teenager has made history by becoming the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft. It took the Queenslander seven weeks in his Cirrus SR22 propeller plane.
Airbus cuts A380 delivery target from 2018
The aircraft manufacturer has reduced its forecast for A380 deliveries to avoid a production glut. But the company’s chief executive appeared optimistic, saying the four-engine jet “is here to stay.”
Aircraft giants defy market concerns at Farnborough
Order backlogs, Brexit concerns, slowing demand in Asia – pressure on the aircraft industry is mounting. And yet the two biggest players came out with big deals and high hopes at the sector’s key trade show.
Farnborough Air Show tests waning aircraft markets
The world’s biggest air show is due to start in England on Monday amid pressure on the industry’s leaders to juggle growing concerns over jetliner demand and record production plans.
Cabin crew and airport personnel: watching for our safety but who’s watching out for them?
Meticulous security procedures of aircrafts and airports cannot be 100% guaranteed
Prosecutor General receives Russian report on plane crash
Local investigative committee examines aircraft technical history
Turkey receives body of second Russian pilot
Turkey downed a Russian Su-24 aircraft, saying it violated its airspace
Russian military aircraft shot down near Syrian-Turkish borders
Turkey claims the plane violated its airspace, Russia denies
No survivors from Russian plane crash
Bodies will be evacuated to Cairo, according to the cabinet
Russia presents newest aircraft to Egypt’s aviation minister
Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a medium-range aircraft that can accommodate up to 95 passengers
New airport fuel station planned for Cairo International Airport
In a bid to improve services at Egyptian airports, new development projects and partnerships are set to balance shortfall in reduced tourism
Civil Aviation Minister: steps being taken to raise the absorptive capacity of Egyptian airports to 40 million passengers by 2025
Civil Aviation Minister Abdel Aziz Fadel stated that this move comes alongside efforts to further develop EgyptAir’s aircraft fleet.