The first Boeing 787-9 destined for EgyptAir has completed its maiden flight from Boeing’s Everett facility, as it is prepared for delivery.
EgyptAir
The aircraft is one of six Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-powered Dreamliners that the Egyptian flag carrier is taking on lease from AerCap, according to Cirium’s Fleets Analyzer database.
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The aircraft will join EgyptAir’s existing widebody fleet, which comprises eight Airbus A330s and eight Boeing 777s.
Source: FlightGlobal.com
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