EgyptAir and AerCap announced they have executed long-term operating leases for two Boeing 787-9 aircraft, the aircraft are from AerCap’s order book with Boeing and the first unit is scheduled to deliver in 2021 with the second unit delivering in 2022. Both sides also have signed documents converting 7 leases for Airbus A320neos into leases for seven Airbus A321neos.
In October 2017, EgyptAir placed an order with AerCap for six 787-9 aircraft, all of which were delivered to the airline in 2019. The Egyptian flag-carrier announced the order of 15 Airbus A320 neo, among which 7 aircraft will be converted for A321neo.
The announcement was made during the 2019 Dubai Airshow in the presence of EgyptAir Holding Company chairman & CEO Capt. Ahmed Adel, EgyptAir Airlines chairman & CEO Captain Ashraf Elkhouly, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly and AerCap president & chief commercial officer Philip Scruggs.
Source: African Aerospace