Egyptair to order Embraer Jets
Egyptair are finally expected to place an order for upto 6 ERJ-145s to use on regional and domestic services. Deliveries should start late summer.
The order will be made through subsidiary, Air Cairo, which MS has a 60% stake in.
The airline decided to look into operating regional jets 2 years ago evaluating the ERJ-145, CRJ-200 and the Dash 8. They also leased 6 ATR-42s back in 2003 to test the feasability of operating smaller aircraft which proved a success.
Reports have suggested the Embraer jets will be ordered due to its competitive price, better economics and early delivery dates. In addition Egypt and Brazil signed an agreement recently to increase trade.