Fly707 From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 343 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (10 years 3 months 1 week 6 days 9 hours ago) and read 2957 times:
I think Pratt & Whitney PW4000 are the engines choosen .
Arsenal@LHR From United Kingdom, joined Mar 2001, 7791 posts, RR: 23 Reply 4, posted (10 years 3 months 1 week 6 days 8 hours ago) and read 2868 times:
Where will they be used, European or North American routes? Or both?
American 767 From United States of America, joined May 1999, 3321 posts, RR: 14 Reply 5, posted (10 years 3 months 1 week 6 days 8 hours ago) and read 2811 times:
They'll probably be used on short domestic flights within Egypt and short to medium haul European flights because those have been ordered to replace the A300's. Yes, I knew that Egypt Air was planning to retire its last A300 sometimes next year. They'll use the A340's and B777's for long haul intercontinental flights. I don't know if they still have their 2 B747-300's.
Oh yes, the A330 in Egypt Air's livery will look beautiful.
Ben Soriano
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Hamlet69 From United States of America, joined Mar 2000, 2657 posts, RR: 59 Reply 8, posted (10 years 3 months 1 week 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 2574 times:
Do we have a source on this yet?
I've found nothing on the web (EgyptAir, Airbus, several aviation news sites, etc.)
Alot of "orders" seem to be getting announced on this site lately. . .
Fly707 From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 343 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (10 years 3 months 1 week 6 days 3 hours ago) and read 2469 times:
As American 767 mentioned AB 330s will replace AB 300-600 & they will operate flights to Europe & Middle East .
About YUL-CAI route Egypt Air current plans that the route will be operated directly by 777s , may be in the future there will be some changes but if 330 will operate the line that can be made by one stop { Amsterdam or Manchester } .
Kaitak From Ireland, joined Aug 1999, 11952 posts, RR: 37 Reply 11, posted (10 years 3 months 1 week 6 days 2 hours ago) and read 2426 times:
Good news - and not before time. Even if it hasn't been officially announced, this (like TAP's impending 332 order) has long been expected.
While the 332 will replace the AB6 (almost) one for one, it does offer advantages over the older aircraft (which of course, one would expect!):
- Better range; the YUL-CAI route should easily be coped with by the 332
- Commonality with other Airbus types. I'd imagine MS would use one pilot pool for the 332/346 and another for the 319/320/321, but crews should be able to transfer between them with ease.
Incidentally, saw a 777 at LHR y'day ('GBY). What a beauty!
AirNewZealand From New Zealand, joined Oct 2000, 2538 posts, RR: 6 Reply 12, posted (10 years 3 months 1 week 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 2326 times:
Hey Guys,
How is is that MS have so much money to burn?? Do they make alot of profits or something?? Are they a popular airline to fly on? How is the service?
I hear Egypt isnt the safest place!!??
United777 From United States of America, joined May 1999, 1648 posts, RR: 1 Reply 14, posted (10 years 3 months 1 week 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 2246 times:
Hamlet69 From United States of America, joined Mar 2000, 2657 posts, RR: 59 Reply 19, posted (10 years 3 months 1 week 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 2008 times:
ConcordeBoy,
MS operates 5 Pratt-powered 777-200ERs.
SAA201,
IIRC, they have ordered 2 A340-600s. I'm not sure on delivery dates.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not doubting that MS will order the A332. It has been rumored for over a year. However, just like the Thai A346 "order" that was announced on this site a few weeks ago, it seems like someone reads a rumor, then reports it as fact.
Fly707 From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 343 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (10 years 3 months 1 week 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 1951 times:
AirNewZealand
Who said they are burning money no they are saving money operating old aircrafts are much more expensive than operating new aircrafts .
Sure they make alot of profits .
Yes Egypt Air is a popular airline to fly with .
About service their first class service was great , Economy class service is not that good they need to improve it .
About the safety Egypt Air has a modern fleet & after the last 737-500 crash they improved their safety .
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