EgyptAir to extend fleet revamp in aftermath of fatal crash

EgyptAir, seeking to overcome slumping tourist numbers and the impact of a fatal jetliner crash, revealed an order for 9 Boeing single-aisle jets and said it plans to buy more planes to aid its recovery. The carrier, disclosed as the buyer of the 737-800 aircraft valued at US$864m and entered into Boeing’s books some months ago, is looking to add aircraft spanning regional jets to the latest wide-body models, Safwat Al Musallam, chairman and CE of its holding company, said Wednesday. Under consideration are the re-engined Boeing 737 Max and Airbus A320neo narrow-bodies, the twin-aisle 787 and A330, and the Bombardier C Series and Embraer 195 regional jets, Al Musallam said, adding that EgyptAir must take steps to move on from the May 19 crash. <br/>