Boeing and Cairo-based charter operator AMC Airlines announced Tuesday the delivery of the airline's first 737-800 with Blended Winglets. AMC's new 737-800 departed Boeing Field on Friday, for a shuttle flight to its home base at Cairo International Airport.

AMC will operate four Boeing 737-800s, acquired via GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS), as part of its initial plans for upgrade and expansion of its fleet. The airline was launched in 1994 as an extension of Aircraft Maintenance Company, which was established in 1988 by owner and President Elsayed Saber and his family.

"The Next-Generation 737-800 was the logical choice for us because it is the only aircraft in its class capable of performing the mission as we've defined it," said Mr. Saber. "The airplane has unmatched reliability and overall operating efficiency, allowing us the range to fly fully loaded to and from Egypt to the most northern parts of Europe and our other distant markets."

AMC operates charter flights from Europe to Egypt's tourist destinations, as well as tailored charter flights. The airline's fleet also includes a Boeing 737-200, as well as one Airbus A300-B4, one A310-300 and two MD-83s.

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