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Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi met on Tuesday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny. The President also held a separate meeting with Minister El-Hefny, Major General Walid Aref, Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, Major General Khaled Abdullah, Head of the Armed Forces Financial Affairs Authority, and Sohair Abdullah Chairperson of EgyptAir Ground Services.

The official spokesperson for the Presidency stated that the meetings addressed the Ministry of Civil Aviation's efforts to develop Egyptian airports and enhance their operational systems in accordance with the latest international standards and regulations.

The discussion reviewed the progress of the Terminal 4 project at Cairo International Airport, which aims to increase capacity for both passenger and aircraft traffic. The meetings also included a follow-up on projects to upgrade Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria, and El Alamein airports, as well as the construction of a new passenger terminal at the New Capital International Airport and the establishment of St. Catherine and El Arish International Airports.

Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, the official spokesperson, indicated that the meetings also reviewed the latest developments regarding the privatization of Egyptian airports and efforts to attract more local and foreign investment to this promising sector.

Additionally, the meetings followed up on the operations of the Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation and the performance of EgyptAir Holding Company during the 2024/2025 fiscal year.

The President also addressed efforts to implement digital transformation, particularly at Cairo International Airport. These initiatives, undertaken by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Civil Aviation Authority, and affiliated companies, aim to improve internal operational efficiency and enhance public services. This will contribute to streamlining procedures and providing advanced digital services. Ongoing coordination with the Ministry of Interior to activate electronic passport gates is expected to facilitate travel, improve the passenger experience, and eliminate the use of paper arrival/departure cards.

The spokesperson added that the meeting discussed the status of EgyptAir's fleet and the impact of the ongoing regional conflict on Egyptian airlines, including flight cancellations and general air traffic trends in Egypt.

The meeting addressed steps taken to enhance the efficiency of EgyptAir Ground Services, in line with the President's directives to improve service levels. Development work at the transit hotel in Terminal 3 at Cairo International Airport was also reviewed.

The official spokesperson added that the President emphasized that the development of the national carrier, EgyptAir, remains a top priority.

He stressed the need to implement a comprehensive vision aimed at expanding the aircraft fleet, improving operational efficiency, and raising service quality while adhering to environmental standards, increasing profitability, and modernizing operational systems.

Source: Egypt Today