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EgyptAir Becomes Official Airline Partner of FC Barcelona and Expands Fleet
The partnership raises EgyptAir’s global brand visibility, while the sizable A350‑900 order signals confidence in long‑haul demand and modernizes the carrier’s fleet, impacting market dynamics in the Middle East and Africa.
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On August 26, 2026 EgyptAir announced a three‑year partnership as the official airline of FC Barcelona and disclosed a fleet expansion that includes an order for 16 new Airbus A350‑900 aircraft (increased from 10) and an additional Boeing 737 MAX 8.