Airlines
EgyptAir On the Rebound
The oldest airline in Africa plans to take its second A220 on October 1.
EgyptAir took delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 in early September. (Photo: Airbus)
EgyptAir took delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 in early September. (Photo: Airbus)

The oldest airline in Africa, EgyptAir, plans to nearly double its fleet to 100 aircraft by 2025 as it shakes off the effects of the so-called Arab Spring and tourism in the region rebounds. Two weeks ago the airline took delivery of its first Airbus A220-300, making it the first Airbus A220 operator in the Middle East and the sixth airline to fly the A220 worldwide. The airline expects delivery of its second A220 on October 1.