El-Sisi views EgyptAir newest aircraft Airbus A350

Ahram Online , Monday 9 Feb 2026

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on Monday viewed a new Airbus A350 aircraft joining the EgyptAir fleet upon his return to Cairo from a short visit to the United Arab Emirates.

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The aircraft is the latest addition to the national carrier’s fleet as part of efforts to modernize its operations. Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny said the plane represents a step toward upgrading EgyptAir’s capacity to serve passengers in line with international standards.

In a statement, the presidency said the move falls within broader plans to develop Egypt’s civil aviation sector and strengthen the country’s role as a regional air transport hub.

EgyptAir’s fleet currently comprises about 70 aircraft operating long-, medium-, and short-haul routes, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing.

Earlier on Monday, el-Sisi visited Abu Dhabi, where he held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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