EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX, a 737-8 leased from SMBC Aviation Capital and the first of 18 aircraft in the agreement. The airline says the jet is part of its fleet modernization program.

EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX, marking a new phase in the airline’s fleet modernization plan.

Boeing and EgyptAir said on May 3, 2026, that the carrier received a 737-8 leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. The aircraft is the first of 18 jets under the lease agreement.

EgyptAir said the new aircraft will support its wider modernization strategy and help refresh its fleet. The delivery is also the first Boeing 737 MAX to enter EgyptAir’s fleet.

Fleet plan

The lease agreement covers 18 aircraft, according to the company and official local reporting.

The delivery gives EgyptAir a newer narrow-body type for short- and medium-haul operations as it continues updating its aircraft lineup.

What comes next

The research does not give a timeline for entry into passenger service or the delivery schedule for the remaining aircraft. Those details may follow in later company updates.

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