EgyptAir Takes Delivery of First Boeing 777-300 ER

EgyptAir and leasing company GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) took delivery Monday of the first Boeing 777-300 ER commercial jetliner to join EgyptAir's fleet.

EgyptAir operates a fleet of five Boeing 777-200 ERs, five 737-500s and 12 737-800s, with another eight 737-800s on order directly from Boeing. The Egyptian flag carrier is leasing the new 777-30 0ER from GECAS and will take an additional five 777-300 ERs on lease through the second quarter of 2011 to continue upgrading its long-haul service.

"The 777-200 ER has always been one of the strongest performers in our fleet for fuel efficiency and reliability. The 777-300 ER's additional improvements in fuel efficiency and seat-mile costs will directly benefit our bottom line," said EgyptAir Airlines Chairman Capt. Alaa Ashour. "The 777-300 ER is an important part of our fleet modernization and growth plans to achieve greater profitability."

EgyptAir's new 777-300 ER has 346 seats including 49 lie-flat beds with a 78-inch seat pitch, plus an in-seat entertainment system throughout the cabin.

 A member of Star Alliance, EgyptAir will operate the 777-300 ERs on routes to London, Tokyo and North America.

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