en.Wedoany.com Reported - Egyptian tourism giant Travco Group has announced it will establish a new airline with an all-Airbus fleet, scheduled to commence operations in November 2026, focusing on connecting Europe with Egyptian tourism hotspots such as Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam, and Matrouh.

The new airline will initially be equipped with 3 to 4 aircraft, all Airbus models with a seating capacity of 180 to 220 seats. Travco Chairman Hamed El Chiaty told the media that the fleet is planned to expand to 10 aircraft within the first year, with a target of reaching 20 aircraft within five years. Routes will primarily be charter flights, connecting Europe and other markets; scheduled flights will be responsible for linking various countries with Egypt's popular destinations.

Travco Group revealed that this operational plan aligns with the strong growth of Egypt's tourism industry. Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, stated that Egypt welcomed 5.6 million tourists in the first quarter of 2026, a 43.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

However, El Chiaty acknowledged that current geopolitical challenges and fuel supply concerns could affect the launch timeline. The company is currently undergoing regulatory approvals and aviation operating qualifications, a process expected to take 80 to 90 days.

Airlines currently operating in Egypt include the national flag carrier EgyptAir, Air Cairo, Nile Air, flyEgypt, and Red Sea Airlines.

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