AIRCAIRO places order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft

AIRCAIRO has signed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft as it introduces direct aircraft ownership alongside its leased Airbus fleet to support long-term growth. Having grown rapidly from seven aircraft five years ago to a fleet of over 45 aircraft today, AIRCAIRO is building on this momentum to grow to a fleet of over 130 aircraft by 2034. The firm order provides the airline with the capacity, flexibility, and operational efficiency needed to expand connectivity across its domestic, regional, and international networks. Hussein Sherif, Chairman & CEO, AIRCAIRO, said: “This agreement represents a natural next step in AIRCAIRO’s growth. Combining owned aircraft with our leased fleet gives us greater operational flexibility and financial efficiency as we scale up. The A320neo will provide the capacity needed to expand our network, serve the growing demand for travel to and from Egypt, and support the country’s aviation and tourism sectors in close partnership with Airbus.” “We are delighted that this first direct acquisition from AIRCAIRO reaffirms the airline’s confidence in the A320neo to power its next phase of growth,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “The A320neo provides AIRCAIRO with the efficiency and flexibility to scale up its network. This commitment highlights the strength of our partnership and AIRCAIRO’s confidence in the A320neo to expand connectivity between Egypt and key international destinations.” The A320 Family is the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft, having won more than 20,200 orders globally. The Family includes the largest member, the A321neo, offering unparalleled range and performance. The Family offers at least 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximising passenger comfort with one of the widest single-aisle cabins in the sky. AIRCAIRO selects CFM LEAP-1A engines to power A320neo fleet AIRCAIRO has chosen CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines for its growing Airbus A320neo fleet. The agreement includes CFM LEAP-1A engines for 15 aircraft, options for 15 more, and spare engines, bringing the total potential fleet to more than 60 LEAP-1A engines “This milestone with CFM International marks a new chapter in our growth strategy,” said Hussein Sherif, Chairman & CEO of AIRCAIRO. “The LEAP-1A engine’s outstanding performance and reliability are essential for our fleet modernisation efforts, enabling us to offer our passengers a best-in-class travel experience while further improving our operational efficiency.” AIRCAIRO has relied on CFM engines since 2005 and today operates 20 A320neo aircraft powered by LEAP-1A engines, alongside 12 A320ceo aircraft with CFM56 engines. “This agreement with AIRCAIRO reinforces the strong partnership between our companies.” said Gaël Méheust, President & CEO of CFM International. “We are proud of AIRCAIRO’s continued confidence in CFM and remain fully committed to delivering the performance and support they have come to expect from us.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]