In 2006, a contract was signed between Egyptair and Embraer entitling EGYPTAIR to purchase 12 Embraer aircraft Type ERJ 170 which were delivered consequently along the years of 2007, 2008 and 2009. The twelve aircraft was put immediately into the flight schedule of EGYPTAIR Express.

EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING has chosen Embrear ERJ 170 as it enjoys the main requirements for medium and short haul markets also for the 31 inch leg room space for the economy Class seats in addition to natural leather seats cover for the sake of its passengers’ comfort.

Embrear ERJ 170 has 76 seats with configurable classes classified into Business and economy classes providing high level of comfort and relaxed seat pitch with in-flight services specially tailored to short and medium range flights allowing the company to respond to market demands.

EGYPTAIR Express carried more than 1.5 million passengers in around 26000 flights with more than 32000 flying hours in the last year. The company network also expanded to include 20 domestic and international routes covering 16 cities.

B/E Aerospace Inc. approved EGYPTAIR galley inserts workshop as a service center for refrigeration & galley insert products in Africa region.

EGYPTAIR is capable to introduce inspection, test & repair support of refrigeration products such as Air Chillers and galley insert products such as Freezers and Water Boilers.

B/E Aerospace conducted an audit to EgyptAir facility; the auditors expressed their appreciation for EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING high level of quality and consistency with the standards of B/E Aerospace's customers’ expectations.