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Acquired in 1980 by National Bank of Egypt & Misr Insurance (both government-owned). IPO of 20% of stock announced in 2006to be considered (no timeframe). Joined Star Alliance, effective 11/7/08.
United Arab Airlines
UAA
Egypt
Cairo
1960-1971
Kept the UAA name for several more years following Syria's withdrawal in 1961, hoping that other Arab airlines would join. Set-up associate company Misrair in 1964, re-absorbed in 1968. Renamed EgyptAir 10/10/71 when United Arab Republic became Arab Republic of Egypt.
Misrair
MU
Egypt
Cairo
1949-1960
Renamed Misrair SAE when nationalized in 1949. Took-over SAIDE in 1952. Became closely associated with Syrian Arab AL when Egypt and Syria united in 1958, becoming United Arab AL in 8/60.
Misr Airwork
Egypt
Cairo
1932-1949
Formed by Airwork Ltd, UK and Misr Bank, Egypt initially as a flying school. Started services in 7/33. Renamed Misr Airlines SAE in 1948 when it became fully Egyptian-owned.
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