The
Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority and the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority signed
a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance coordination in the management
and operation of Egyptian and Libyan airspace, ensuring the highest levels of
safety and operational efficiency according to international standards.
Minister of Civil
Aviation Sameh Hefni and Head of the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority Mohammad
Abdel Salam Shalibk, attended the signing ceremony.
The step aligns with the political
leadership’s directives to strengthen Arab ties and regional partnerships.
Hefni reaffirmed
Egypt’s commitment to providing technical support and institutional
coordination to Libya, with a focus on integrating aviation safety, security,
and airspace management between the two countries.
The MoU provides for
sharing expertise to restructure and develop Libyan airspace and implement
advanced navigation technologies. It also sets the stage for better
coordination of air traffic flows, supporting safer, more efficient flights.
Hefni described the
MoU as a major step toward regional airspace integration and the adoption of
global aviation safety standards. He added that it would help improve flight
connections, reduce travel times, lower operational costs, generate economic
benefits, and boost the competitiveness of both countries’ airspace.
“Egypt remains
committed to expanding strategic partnerships with neighboring countries to
advance the region’s civil aviation sector,” the minister said.
Source: The Egyptian Gazette