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Travel Daily News
9 hours ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
KlasJet signs ACMI agreement with Air Cairo
KlasJet partners with Air Cairo to operate summer charter flights from Milan and Sharjah to Cairo, supporting Egypt's growing tourism demand. KlasJet, an exclusive private and corporate jet charter company that is part of the world's largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, Avia Solutions Group, has signed an agreement with Air Cairo to provide chartered flights this summer. The agreement sees KlasJet operate charter flights for Air Cairo taking holidaymakers from Milan (Italy) and Sharjah (UAE) to Cairo (Egypt). The contract started on 30th May 2025 and will run until 31st October. Air Cairo was founded in 2003 and is partly owned by EgyptAir, Egypt's state-owned national airline. The carrier currently operates more than 30 aircraft, mostly A320s, and its main business focus is charter flights from Europe to Egypt's most popular holiday destinations. KlasJet became the very first ACMI provider based in an EASA-regulated country working with Air Cairo. Despite the differences in procedures and regulations, KlasJet secured a three-day turnaround from signing the agreement to the ferry flight to Cairo on May 30th. 'We have been able to get alignment on all operational and crew-related topics thanks to the flexible and proactive approach of our team – who flew out to Cairo to ensure everything progressed smoothly – and the strong commitment on both sides to clear communication and a partnership-based approach,' said Vytautas Mikuckas, Head of Wet Lease Department at KlasJet. The partnership between Air Cairo and KlasJet is helping meet an upsurge in tourism, a sector that is vital to Egypt. In the period from July to September last year, tourism revenue hit $4.8 billion, a significant uplift for Africa's second-largest economy. 'We are delighted to be partnering with KlasJet for these charters, and we know they will offer tourists to Egypt an excellent experience that will add to the overall enjoyment of their stay here,' stated Air Cairo's executive.
CairoScene
a day ago
- Business
- CairoScene
KlasJet Operates Summer Charter Flights to Egypt From Milan & Sharjah
KlasJet will run charter flights to Cairo for Air Cairo, linking Milan and Sharjah to Egypt's capital until the end of October. Lithuanian-based charter carrier KlasJet has signed a summer agreement with Egypt's Air Cairo to operate flights from Milan and Sharjah to Cairo, running until October 31st, 2025. The partnership aims to support rising seasonal travel demand and improve connectivity between Egypt and key regional markets in Europe and the Gulf. Air Cairo, partially owned by EgyptAir, operates charter routes to Egypt's tourist hubs and currently flies a fleet of over 30 Airbus A320s. The new collaboration allows the airline to expand its reach using aircraft and crew supplied by KlasJet under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) arrangement. The agreement, which was finalised just days before operations began, marks the first time Air Cairo has partnered with an ACMI provider based in an EU aviation safety jurisdiction. Flights began at the end of May with services out of Milan and Sharjah expected to continue throughout the peak summer months. The move comes as Egypt's tourism industry sees sustained growth, with revenues reaching USD 4.8 billion during last year's third quarter. The additional capacity is expected to ease travel access from Europe and the UAE, key source markets for Egypt's tourism sector. KlasJet, known for operating private and group charter flights, is part of Avia Solutions Group, a major player in global aviation services. Its fleet is based across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with operations spanning charter, wet lease, and aviation support services.
Tourism Breaking News
a day ago
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
KlasJet signs ACMI agreement with Air Cairo strengthening air connectivity between Italy, UAE and Egypt
Post Views: 50 KlasJet has signed an agreement with Air Cairo to provide chartered flights this summer. The agreement sees KlasJet operate charter flights for Air Cairo taking holidaymakers from Milan (Italy) and Sharjah (UAE) to Cairo (Egypt). The partnership between Air Cairo and KlasJet is helping meet an upsurge in tourism, a sector that is vital to Egypt. In the period from July to September last year, tourism revenue hit $4.8 billion, a significant uplift for Africa's second-largest economy. 'We have been able to get alignment on all operational and crew-related topics thanks to the flexible and proactive approach of our team – who flew out to Cairo to ensure everything progressed smoothly – and the strong commitment on both sides to clear communication and a partnership-based approach,' said Vytautas Mikuckas, Head of Wet Lease Department at KlasJet. 'We are delighted to be partnering with KlasJet for these charters, and we know they will offer tourists to Egypt an excellent experience that will add to the overall enjoyment of their stay here.' The contract will run until 31st October. Air Cairo was founded in 2003 and is partly owned by EgyptAir, Egypt's state-owned national airline. The carrier currently operates more than 30 aircraft, mostly A320s, and its main business focus is charter flights from Europe to Egypt's most popular holiday destinations. KlasJet became the very first ACMI provider based in an EASA-regulated country working with Air Cairo. Despite the differences in procedures and regulations, KlasJet secured a three-day turnaround from signing the agreement to the ferry flight to Cairo on 30th May.
Zawya
03-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
ST Engineering secures multi-year LEAP-1A maintenance contract with Air Cairo
Singapore - ST Engineering today announced that its Commercial Aerospace business has secured a five-year maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) contract with Air Cairo, a new customer, to support the LEAP-1A engines that power its Airbus A320neo fleet. Under this contract, ST Engineering will provide quick-turn repair and Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV) services at its engine MRO facility in Singapore. The first engine is expected to be inducted in mid-2025. Captain Ahmed Shanan, Chairman and CEO of Air Cairo, said, 'We are pleased to form a partnership with ST Engineering, the globally recognised leader in engine overhaul, to support the maintenance of the LEAP-1A engines powering our Airbus A320neo. This agreement underscores our commitment to operational excellence, reliability and the highest standards of safety for our growing fleet.' 'As Air Cairo continues to expand its network and modernise its operations, having a trusted and experienced engine MRO provider like ST Engineering ensures that our engines receive world-class maintenance, minimising downtime and optimising performance. This collaboration will play a key role in supporting our mission to deliver seamless and efficient air travel for our passengers across the region. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with ST Engineering as we continue to strengthen our fleet capabilities and enhance our service offerings in the competitive aviation market.' Tay Eng Guan, Head of Engine Services at ST Engineering, said, 'This latest contract demonstrates increasing confidence in our expertise as a Premier MRO provider for the LEAP engines, while marking another significant step in expanding our LEAP engine support for Middle Eastern operators. As we continue to grow our LEAP engine MRO capacity and parts repair capabilities, we look forward to supporting Air Cairo – and more operators in the region – with high-quality, value-added LEAP engine services.' ST Engineering is the first independent MRO provider in Asia to be designated a Premier MRO provider in CFM International's LEAP open MRO ecosystem. It achieved testing capabilities for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines at its Singapore facility in 2024, and is currently expanding its capabilities to include PRSV and full MRO services to better support airlines' growing LEAP engine maintenance demands.
Al-Ahram Weekly
28-01-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Air Cairo to expand fleet to 40 aircraft within 3 months: Aviation minister - Economy
Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh ElHefny announced Sunday that Air Cairo, an Egyptian low-fare carrier, will expand its fleet to 40 aircraft within three months. The minister made his remarks during the Sunday 95th-anniversary celebration of Egyptian aviation. ElHefny said reaching 40 aircraft is a key part of ِAir Cairo's strategy to boost tourism from Arab and European countries and increase air traffic to Egypt. He added that the company would receive three aircraft in February and two others in March and April. The minister also highlighted Air Cairo's success story, revealing that despite the challenges posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical instability, which affected international tourism, the airline has doubled its fleet in recent years. EgyptAir's fleet modernization Similarly, EgyptAir is upgrading its fleet by leasing 18 Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft and purchasing 10 Airbus A350-900 wide-body planes. The airline's accumulated losses decreased to EGP 16 billion by the end of FY2023/2024, significantly improving from EGP 30 billion in previous years. Despite global challenges, including delays in aircraft engine production, EgyptAir continues to focus on improving operational reliability. In October 2024, EgyptAir and Air Cairo signed a code-sharing agreement, expanding their networks and maximizing benefits for passengers. The move is part of a broader strategy to integrate the two carriers and offer travellers a wider range of destinations. Airport privatization According to Asharq Bloomberg, Egypt offered to privatize the management of 11 airports, excluding Cairo International Airport. This decision followed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's December 2024 announcement, which outlined plans to privatize airport management and involve public-private partnerships (PPPs) through a contract with the International Finance Corporation. This aligns with a broader strategy to attract private sector investment in the country's aviation industry. According to the government's plan for 2024/2025-2026/2027, Egypt aims to increase the capacity of its airports to 72.2 million passengers annually and expand EgyptAir's fleet to 97 aircraft, including six cargo planes. The goal is to receive 30 million tourists annually and 100 million passengers by 2030. The ongoing efforts are expected to strengthen Egypt's position as a regional and global logistics hub for civil aviation and support the country's tourism and investment growth. ElHefny also outlined plans to expand EgyptAir's fleet by 2029 significantly. However, he noted that this expansion could be delayed due to supply chain issues. Egypt was supposed to receive 12 aircraft, but it will only receive one in September. In addition, he emphasized that Egypt's civil aviation sector is undergoing a comprehensive modernization and digital transformation aimed at improving service quality, enhancing airport infrastructure, and increasing capacity. As part of Egypt's Vision 2030, the ministry focuses on improving performance efficiency and attracting investments while upholding the sector's highest safety and security standards. Modernizing air travel ElHefny said Egypt has an ambitious vision for developing and modernizing its airports to meet the growing travel demand and align with its expanding tourism and investment sectors. He asserted that the ministry remains committed to improving air navigation systems, redesigning Egypt's airspace, and planning flight routes to shorten travel times, boost air traffic capacity, and enhance the country's air services efficiency and flexibility. These efforts aim to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining the highest safety and security standards per international civil aviation regulations through infrastructure enhancements, technical upgrades, and airspace reorganization. This includes a strategic partnership with Orange Egypt to offer free Wi-Fi at Cairo International Airport and the introduction of interactive touchscreen displays and virtual assistant kiosks to enhance the passenger experience. The Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation aims to increase passenger traffic at Egyptian airports by raising capacity to 100 million passengers annually by 2030, compared to 66.2 million passengers in FY2023/2024. It also focuses on strengthening Cairo International Airport's position as a key hub for long-haul travel in Africa. Moreover, the holding company seeks to transform Egyptian airports into a sustainable global aviation centre that blends rich heritage with innovative services, making it the country's primary gateway to Africa. Last week, ElHefny also reviewed efforts to develop Egypt's airspace, including upgrading the radar network and outlining expansion plans to increase Cairo International Airport's capacity from 28 to 40 million passengers annually. Short link:
