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EgyptAir
has ordered two Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners as part of the airline's twin-aisle fleet upgrade for its long-haul service.
The order, which is worth $529 million at current list prices, previously was attributed to an unidentified customer on
Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website.
"The notable fuel efficiency of Boeing's 777, combined with the airplane's extensive range and large cargo capacity, is something EgyptAir
values highly in this competitive environment," said Capt. Tawfik Assy, chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company. "As a new member of the Star
Alliance, we look forward to increasing our connectivity across the globe and bringing our passengers the utmost in cabin comfort and service
with a dynamic new business class layout that will debut on the 777-300ER."
On July 11, EgyptAir celebrated its induction as the 21st member of Star Alliance, officially expanding its network to 1,624 weekly flights to 69
destinations around the world. The Cairo Airport Authority plans to open a dedicated Star Alliance terminal later this year, capable of serving 11
million passengers annually.
EgyptAir's new business class seating planned for the 777-300ER includes 49 full lie-flat beds with a 78-inch seat pitch. The airline is slated to
receive its first 777-300ER on lease in January 2010 with three additional airplanes delivering throughout the year.
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