Aviation

President Sisi briefed on development of civil aviation system

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 - 01:41 GMT

He also directed to continue intensive work at the level of all elements of the system, including Cairo International Airport, with the aim of doubling its capacity to reach a total of 60 million passengers annually instead of 30 million, provided that this is done in a manner that is consistent with international standards, and contributes to achieving comprehensive economic development, according to Egypt's Vision 2030.

Egyptian president inaugurates New Alamain Airshow, Aviation & Space Exhibition

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 - 09:59 GMT

Egyptian, French, Saudi Arabian, Chinese, and Emirati jets performed aerobatic maneuvers at the show.

Egypt directs airlines to avoid Iranian airspace in certain times due to military exercises

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 - 10:02 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation announced, in a Wednesday statement, that it issued a notice to all Egyptian airlines not to fly over Iranian airspace due to military exercises that will be conducted in August.

Cabinet Reshuffle: Get to know Egypt's newly-nominated Minister of Civil Aviation

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 - 08:25 GMT

The ministers of the new government being formed, headed by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, are scheduled to take oath Wednesday, at the Ittihadiya Palace.

Egypt, Brazil discuss launching logistic zones, direct flights

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 - 01:37 GMT

Both delegations conferred over ways of increasing the size of bilateral trade exchange that currently stands at $2.8 billion per annum.

Egypt, UAE discuss boosting cooperation in aviation domain

Sun, 28 May 2023 - 12:16 GMT

This came during head of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority Amr el Sharqawi's meeting with director of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority Sief Mohamed Alsuwaidi.

Agreement signed to establish 'Integrated Logistics Platform' in Egypt

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 - 04:00 GMT

The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Hassan Allam Holding, and A.P. Moller Capital signed the agreement Tuesday.

EgyptAir to operate 13 flights monthly between Egypt, China starting March 2023

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 - 10:15 GMT

The first group of Chinese tourists arrived in Cairo on Friday after a three-year hiatus caused by COVID-19.

EgyptAir increases direct flights between Cairo, Moscow

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 - 09:43 GMT

The company also decided to increase direct flights between Moscow and Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada airports to reach 28 flights as of the beginning of next January, in coordination with tourism agents.

Green Aviation: Egypt plans for transformation to renewables use, environmentaly-friendly airports

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 - 12:22 GMT

Lieutenant-General Mohamed Abbas, Minister of Civil Aviation, confirmed that the ministry seeks, through an ambitious plan, to achieve the Egyptian state's orientations towards sustainable development and transform Egyptian airports into "environmentally friendly" by focusing on two axes.

Egypt, Qatar discuss air transport cooperation

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 - 03:06 GMT

During a meeting on the sidelines of the 41st International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, Abbas asserted the Civil Aviation Ministry's keenness to enhance cooperation and coordination with Arab countries in all international gatherings to serve the Arab air transport industry.

EgyptAir resumes flights to Libya's Mitiga airport after 8-year hiatus

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 - 05:43 GMT

However, the current flights are temporary.

Syrian Air adds 2 weekly flights between Cairo, Damascus

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 - 03:18 GMT

Syrian Air made the announcement Wednesday.

Egypt, Japan discuss funding environment-friendly airports

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 - 01:13 GMT

Minister of Civil Aviation Mohamed Manar Enaba and Japan's Ambassador to Egypt Oka Hiroshi held talks Tuesday.

EgyptAir passes GHS Safety Test, implements previous recommendations

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 - 01:34 GMT

EgyptAir announced Monday that it had passed the GHS Safety Test, which took place on July 3-7.

Egypt spends LE182M on weather monitoring, early warning systems

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 - 12:12 GMT

That is to better ensure the safety of aircraft and do research on climate change.

Egypt, Luxembourg discuss concluding agreements on double taxation avoidance, aviation services

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 - 11:14 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry was received early on Monday by his Luxembourgish counterpart Jean Asselborn.

Egyptian, Saudi air forces carry out 'Faisal 2' exercises

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 - 02:25 GMT

The Egyptian Armed Forces announced Tuesday its participation in Egyptian-Saudi Air Exercises "Faisal 2" which is carried out over several days.

Capacity of Egypt's Cairo International Airport spikes by almost sixfold over 60 years

Wed, 18 May 2022 - 03:13 GMT

Chairman of the Holding Company for Airports Mohamed Said Mahrous stated the figure in a speech Wednesday on the occasion of the 59 anniversary of Cairo International Airport.

EgyptAir resumes flights to Mumbai after 2-year hiatus due to COVID-19

Mon, 02 May 2022 - 04:31 GMT

Air Canada will start operating direct flights to the Cairo International Airport on Wednesday, May 4, after a 6-month hiatus due Coronavirus.

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