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Air Cairo places first direct Airbus order for 15 A320neos

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Egyptian carrier Air Cairo has signed a firm agreement to purchase 15 Airbus A320neos, its first direct aircraft order from Airbus. The deal shifts part of a fleet that already includes 20 leased A320neos toward company-owned aircraft, expanding the airline’s narrowbody fleet strategy.

Discovered 2026-09-08T04:50:05.944302-07:00 | 2026-09-08T04:50:05.944302-07:00

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  • Air Cairo’s first direct Airbus purchase marks a shift from a fleet built largely around leased aircraft toward direct ownership.
  • The 15-aircraft order adds to the carrier’s existing fleet of 20 A320neos and provides a clear signal of continued narrowbody expansion.
  • Announced at the El Alamein International Airshow, the agreement reinforces Airbus’ position in Egypt’s commercial aviation market.

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