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EGYPTAIR Discloses Order for an Additional Six Airbus A350 Aircraft

EGYPTAIR has placed a firm order for six additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, expanding its total order to 16 as part of its long-haul network and fleet modernisation strategy. The move supports sustainability goals and reinforces the airline’s partnership with Airbus.
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  • Airlink selects the Embraer E195-E2; plans to lease from Azorra

    Airlink plans to lease 10 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra to enhance its fleet efficiency, expand its sub-Saharan African network, and reduce emissions. Deliveries are expected between 2025 and 2027.

    images depicting Embraer E195-E2 aircraft in Airlink livery.
  • Ethiopian Airlines Launches New Passenger Route to Sharjah, UAE

    Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new four-times-weekly passenger service to Sharjah, UAE, expanding its Middle East network and reinforcing trade and tourism links between Africa and the Gulf region.

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  • Passenger Growth Accelerates to 8% in April

    Global air passenger demand rose 8% in April 2025, driven by strong international growth. IATA reports record load factors and regional travel trends.

  • Air Seychelles Welcomes Inaugural Flight From Abu Dhabi

    Air Seychelles has resumed commercial flights to the Middle East with the arrival of its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in reconnecting Seychelles to key international markets and boosting tourism.

  • Ethiopian Airlines Selects Panasonic Avionics Astrova for 777X Fleet

    Ethiopian Airlines has selected Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova in-flight entertainment system for its upcoming Boeing 777X fleet, aiming to transform the passenger experience with 4K OLED displays, Bluetooth audio, and USB-C fast charging.

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  • Air Seychelles Welcomes Inaugural Flight From Abu Dhabi

    Air Seychelles has resumed commercial flights to the Middle East with the arrival of its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in reconnecting Seychelles to key international markets and boosting tourism.

  • Ethiopian Airlines Selects Panasonic Avionics Astrova for 777X Fleet

    Ethiopian Airlines has selected Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova in-flight entertainment system for its upcoming Boeing 777X fleet, aiming to transform the passenger experience with 4K OLED displays, Bluetooth audio, and USB-C fast charging.

  • Emirates and Air Seychelles Form New Codeshare Agreement

    Emirates and Air Seychelles have signed a new codeshare agreement, enhancing connectivity between Mahé and Praslin Island. The partnership supports seamless travel and extends Emirates’ network reach across the Seychelles.

    pic attached care of Emirates media centre
  • EGYPTAIR Partners With SITA to Modernise Network Infrastructure for Future Growth

    EGYPTAIR has partnered with SITA to modernise its network infrastructure with cloud-native, secure connectivity solutions, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, resilience, and passenger service across its expanding regional and international network.

    Attached is an image depicting the contract signing. The people in the picture are, from left-to-right: · Selim Bouri, President, Middle East & Africa, SITA (back left) · Capt. Ahmed Adel, Chairman & CEO of EGYPTAIR Holding Company (back right) · Houssam Dakroub, Director, North & French speaking Africa at SITA (front left) · Eng. Yasser Omran, Head of the Information Sector at EGYPTAIR Holding Company (front right)
  • Airline Ethiopian Airlines Signs Agreements with GE Aerospace to Power New Widebody Aircraft

    Ethiopian Airlines expands its partnership with GE Aerospace by selecting GEnx engines for 11 new Boeing 787-9 aircraft and reaffirms GE9X engines for eight Boeing 777-9s, supporting fleet modernisation and sustainability goals.

    supplied by Ethiopian Airlines
  • London Gatwick Grows African Connectivity With Only UK to Uganda Service

    London Gatwick launches the only direct UK-Uganda service with Uganda Airlines flying to Entebbe, expanding African connectivity and boosting trade, tourism, and regional links.

    London Gatwick
  • Airline Ethiopian Airlines Signs Agreements with GE Aerospace to Power New Widebody Aircraft

    Ethiopian Airlines expands its partnership with GE Aerospace by selecting GEnx engines for 11 new Boeing 787-9 aircraft and reaffirms GE9X engines for eight Boeing 777-9s, supporting fleet modernisation and sustainability goals.

    supplied by Ethiopian Airlines
  • London Gatwick Grows African Connectivity With Only UK to Uganda Service

    London Gatwick launches the only direct UK-Uganda service with Uganda Airlines flying to Entebbe, expanding African connectivity and boosting trade, tourism, and regional links.

    London Gatwick
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