China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC), a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider, has signed a lease agreement with Egyptian carrier Air Cairo for two brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2026 and will support Air Cairo's ongoing fleet growth and route expansion strategy.
This agreement marks another milestone in CALC's growing presence within the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, demonstrating its focus on supplying modern, fuel-efficient aircraft to meet evolving airline demands. Building upon an established partnership, CALC's aircraft configuration and delivery (AC&D) team will collaborate with Air Cairo on its first head-of-version airspace cabin configuration. This next-generation cabin design aims to enhance passenger comfort and operational flexibility, aligning with Air Cairo's long-term development goals.
Winnie Liu, President and Chief Commercial Officer of CALC stated: “We are proud to support Air Cairo's growth plan with advanced, fuel-efficient aircraft and to deliver their first Airspace cabin solution. We look forward to building long-term close partnership with Air Cairo through more transactions and collaborations in the future.”
The two companies began their cooperation in 2023, when Air Cairo leased two A320neo aircraft from CALC. Currently, Air Cairo operates a fleet of 37 aircraft, serving 50 international and domestic destinations. The addition of these two new A320neo aircraft will help the airline meet increasing passenger demand while lowering operational costs and improving environmental performance.
