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Egyptair

A state-owned airline, Egyptair is the national carrier of Egypt. The airline operates a range of narrow and widebody aircraft from the Airbus A220 all the way up to the Boeing 777. (Featured image: Tom Boon - Simple Flying)

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Egyptair

IATA/ICAO Code
MS/MSR
Airline Type
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded
1932
Alliance
Star Alliance
CEO
Captain Ahmed Adel
Country
Egypt

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