AMC Airlines
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AMC Airlines is a charter airline based in Cairo
, Egypt
. It operates charter flights from Egypt's tourist destinations to Europe, regular charters to the Middle East as well as domestic flights.
The airline also operates ad-hoc VIP flights and military transport (for the United Nations
).
Its main base is Cairo International Airport
, with hubs at Hurghada International Airport
, Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport
and Luxor International Airport
.
The airline was initially named 'AMC Aviation' before becoming 'AMC Airlines' in 2004.
In 2011 the airline is operating regular charter flights to the following countries from Egypt
:
Since 2006 the airline has frequently leased Boeing 737-800
s from Eurocypria.
AMC historical fleet was Boeing 737-200
and Airbus A300B4
Cairo
Cairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life...
, Egypt
Egypt
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. It operates charter flights from Egypt's tourist destinations to Europe, regular charters to the Middle East as well as domestic flights.
The airline also operates ad-hoc VIP flights and military transport (for the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
).
Its main base is Cairo International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Cairo International Airport is the busiest airport in Egypt and the primary hub for Star Alliance member EgyptAir. The airport is located to the north-east of the city around from the business area of the city.The airport is administered by the Egyptian Holding Co...
, with hubs at Hurghada International Airport
Hurghada International Airport
Hurghada International Airport is an international airport located in Hurghada, Egypt.The airport is located inland, southwest of El Dahar .In 2009 the airport handled 6,730,087 passengers .-Terminal:...
, Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport , formerly known as Ophira International Airport, is an international airport located in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt...
and Luxor International Airport
Luxor International Airport
Luxor International Airport is the main airport serving the city of Luxor, Egypt. It is located four miles east of the city.Many charter airlines use the airport, as it is a popular tourist destination for those visiting the River Nile and the Valley of the Kings.In 2009, the airport served...
.
History
The airline was established and started operations in 1992, after the Egyptian government approved the foundation of Aircraft Maintenance in Cairo. At that time Elsayed Saber and his family launched AMC Airlines after obtaining a licence to operate worldwide passenger charter operations. It is wholly owned by Elsayed Saber and his family and has 498 employees.The airline was initially named 'AMC Aviation' before becoming 'AMC Airlines' in 2004.
Destinations
The majority of the airline's operations centre around charter flights to Europe, however it does operate limited scheduled flights as well.In 2011 the airline is operating regular charter flights to the following countries from Egypt
Egypt
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:
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Fleet
The AMC Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft (at November 2011):| Aircraft | In Service |
Orders | Passengers (Economy) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-800 Boeing 737 Next Generation The Boeing 737 Next Generation, commonly abbreviated as Boeing 737NG, is the name given to the -600/-700/-800/-900 series of the Boeing 737 after the introduction of the -300/-400/-500 Classic series. They are short- to medium-range, narrow-body jet airliners... |
1 | 3 | 189 | Deliveries between 2011 and 2013 All aircraft leased from GECAS |
| McDonnell Douglas McDonnell Douglas McDonnell Douglas was a major American aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor, producing a number of famous commercial and military aircraft. It formed from a merger of McDonnell Aircraft and Douglas Aircraft in 1967. McDonnell Douglas was based at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport... MD-83 |
1 | 0 | 165 | Used on domestic services only |
| Total | 2 | 3 | Last updated: November 2011 |
Since 2006 the airline has frequently leased Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737 Next Generation
The Boeing 737 Next Generation, commonly abbreviated as Boeing 737NG, is the name given to the -600/-700/-800/-900 series of the Boeing 737 after the introduction of the -300/-400/-500 Classic series. They are short- to medium-range, narrow-body jet airliners...
s from Eurocypria.
AMC historical fleet was Boeing 737-200
Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range, twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of 85 to 215 passengers...
and Airbus A300B4