Egyptair draws curtain on A220 era with Azorra Sale

Following a decision to exit it’s A220 programme, Egyptair has sold 12 aircraft of the type to lessor Azorra.

Despite the aircraft only being a few years old, not all will remain flying. Of the 12 A220s included in the trade, four airframes have been allocated for part-out with Delta Material Services as demand for GTF engines and parts remains strong.  Meanwhile, seven have been placed with Breeze Airways, now the world’s third-largest A220 operator, and one aircraft has been delivered to Cyprus Airways

John Evans, Chief Executive Officer at Azorra, says: “This transaction highlights Azorra’s ability to create innovative solutions that deliver value across the aviation ecosystem. Beyond expanding our A220 portfolio, these aircraft are helping address critical spare engine and parts availability challenges while supporting operators around the world.

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“We appreciate the partnership and professionalism demonstrated by Egyptair throughout a complex transaction process, as well as the collaboration and support of Airbus and Pratt & Whitney. We remain strong believers in the A220 and the tremendous value it creates for airlines through its economics, performance and passenger experience.”

Egyptair Capt. Ahmed Adel says: “We are pleased to have successfully completed this transaction with Azorra, which formed an important part of our fleet transformation strategy. We appreciate the professionalism and collaboration demonstrated throughout the process and are confident the aircraft will continue to deliver strong value.”

Azorra has 28 A220s in service around the world, following the delivery of the first aircraft from its orderbook in May 2024, with 15 remaining on order.

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