EGYPTAIR, the flag carrier of the Arab Republic of Egypt, has received the fourth Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft later this month.

This forms part of the carrier's fleet renewal and expansion strategy.

The fourth out of nine Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft that EGYPTAIR plans to acquire in 2017 passed an official registration procedure to finally join the fleet that includes now 24 aircraft of the same type, in addition to other types.

"We do have steady goals to achieve regarding EGYPTAIR fleet and through this order of B737-800 NG, which to be finalized by the delivery of the ninth later this year, with an approximate age of six years," EGYPTAIR CEO said recently.

The newly received Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft can accommodate up to 154 seats. It is considered the bestselling aircraft worldwide. The interior of the plane witness an unusual upgrade in every aspect whether the interior which has been designed and customized to meet customers' expectations, or in operation as it known if the low costs in operation and less fuel consumption. The newly received Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft can accommodate 154 seats. It is considered the bestselling aircraft worldwide.

"During the past period we have received 3 other aircraft," Musallam noted, adding that this year the company will enhance the fleet by five others.
"We are working on an overall- plan that would enhance our medium-haul fleet, we managed to further develop our network, increase frequencies on the most popular routes, therefore, guarantee that all our passengers reach their destination on time," he concluded.