EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering and Airbus Sign MoU to Enhance MRO Services in Africa

Egypt International Airshow 2024, September 4 – EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services in Africa.

Under the terms of the MoU, EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering will begin the Airbus airframe MRO supplier qualification process to demonstrate adherence to the industry’s best standards and become a preferred supplier for Airbus aircraft operators in Africa.

This partnership will enable EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering to offer a wider range of maintenance services for the Airbus fleet, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, component repair, and technical support.

Walid El-Khafif, Chairman & CEO of EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering, stated, “This collaboration will not only enhance our ability to provide world-class maintenance services to our customers but also contribute to the sustainable growth of the aviation industry in Africa.”

Mikail Houari, President of Airbus Africa and Middle East, commented, “At Airbus, we are committed to enhancing MRO capabilities in Africa and the wider Middle East region by fostering collaborations that elevate maintenance standards and support the safe growth of our aviation industry.

Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient aviation ecosystem in Egypt and we look forward to many more years of cooperation.”