AMC Airlines


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.
Its main base is Cairo International Airport, with hubs at Hurghada International Airport, Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport and Luxor International Airport.

History

The airline was established and started operations in 1988, 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 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 are charter flights to Europe.

Fleet

, the AMC Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft:

AircraftIn serviceOrdersPassengersNotes
Boeing 737-5001—104
Boeing 737-5002—114
Boeing 737-8002—189
Airbus A320-2311—180
Total6


Since 2006 the airline has frequently leased Boeing 737-800s from Eurocypria. AMC historical fleet was Boeing 737-200 and Airbus A300B4.