Egypt Air

EgyptAir is one of the pioneer airlines in the world, established in May 1932 to become the seventh carrier to be established in the world.

August 1933, EgyptAir commenced commercial operation with Spartan cruiser from Cairo to Alexandria.

1935, a total of 12 De Havilland were added to the fleet.

During the Second World War, the Egyptian Government took over the airline and changed its name to MisrAirlines.

1946, the name was changed again to MisrAir and 10 Beach crafts were purchased adding the American technology to the fleet.

1949, MisrAir bought 10 Vickers Vikings and the following year put into service a French Aircraft, the Languedoc.

1956, MisrAir got merged with Syrian Airlines forming a new identity
?United Arab Airlines-UAA?

1960, UAA enhanced the fleet with Comet 4-C jets becoming the first Carrier in the Middle East to use the jets

1968, UAA introduced the Boeing 707-320c to cope with the growing international traffic and to operate longer routes.

1969, EgyptAir became the first Airline in the Middle East to fly Boeing 707s.

1971, MisrAir and Syrian Airlines split resulting in new identity ?EgyptAir?

Throughout more than 70 years of service, EgyptAir has
successfully extended its network to reach many capitals and
major cities coping with the ever growing international traffic.

On July 1st 2002, EgyptAir became a Holding Company with
seven subsidiaries;

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EgyptAir Airlines Company.
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EgyptAir Maintenance &Engineering Company.
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EgyptAir Ground Services Company.
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EgyptAir Cargo Company.
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EgyptAir Inflight services Company.
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EgyptAir Tourism & Duty Free Shops Company.
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EgyptAir Medical Services Company.

All under the Supervision of Civil Aviation Ministry .

EgyptAir Holding Company the national Carrier and one of the
best in the middle East and the Arab countries is continuing to play
a pioneering role to help update training techniques required for
staff and ensure the right human and technical resource allocation
each of the seven companies in different fields are working
together feeding one another with a new approach in terms of
management and marketing.
EgyptAir has also upgraded its passenger's facilities to respond
to all customers demands for ideal style of travel. All flights to
long-haul destinations as well as medium and short flights are
offering a high standard service ,the best cuisine from the flight
service complex known as the best equipped for comfort and the
relaxation of the guests .

As a result of years of continuous investments, EgyptAir is
operating one of the most modern and young fleet in the industry

EgyptAir operates more than 400 weekly flights from Cairo and
several other Egyptian cities to more than 66 International
&Domestic destinations in Asia, Europe, Africa &North America.

To satisfy the needs of our continuously expanding network,EgyptAir fleet is of
different range and capacity furnished with all safety and quality facilities to cope
with our clients' wishes providing them with the highest safety, comfort and luxury.
Such variety of aircraft types, provides the ability to satisfy the market requirements.

EgyptAir flies to 66 International and domestic destinations.
More than 400 weekly flights, depart from Cairo and many other Egyptian cities to
Africa,Asia,Europe and North America.

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