Aviation
More than 100 aircraft of various types are also expected to participate, alongside official delegations from countries around the world.
Sinai’s airports are being transformed into a powerful aviation network driving tourism, logistics, and growth.
The Center highlighted key analyses examining the losses facing regional tourism markets, as well as projections for the sector’s recovery phase.
The Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of finalizing the procedures for activating the air service agreement between Egypt and Slovenia, given its positive impact on supporting bilateral cooperation and increasing tourism and investment between the two countries.
The Ministry clarified that this information is inaccurate and did not originate from any official entity within the civil aviation sector. It emphasized that current plans are being implemented in accordance with approved policies, with no intention of launching projects of this nature.
According to an ICAO statement released on Saturday, the elected states will form the 36-member Council for a three-year term. Category 2 (Part II) includes states that, while not elected under Category 1, “make the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation.” The countries elected under Category 2 are: Argentina, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, and Switzerland.
The decision comes in response to ongoing developments in the region and is part of the airline’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its passengers.
On the sidelines of Africa Aviation Week 2025 (AFI Aviation Week) in Zimbabwe, Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings aimed at deepening international cooperation in civil aviation.
Hefny held talks with African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) leaders to deepen cooperation and secure backing for Egypt’s ICAO candidacy ahead of elections in September. AFCAC officials voiced support, citing Egypt’s infrastructure and regulatory contributions to African aviation.
This growth comes amid continued efforts to enhance air services and strengthen connectivity, with Cairo Airport expected to witness further increases in traffic ahead of the Hajj season.
Tamer Heikal, chairman of the Egyptian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company (ESAF), presented the project's business plan, objectives, and implementation roadmap. Heikal stated that the $530 million project has completed its feasibility studies in collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El Hefny said the civil aviation industry is facing major challenges, including climate change, which calls for cutting carbon emissions.
Fouad showcased several films produced by the ministry to promote ecotourism, including those that come as part of the "Stories from its People" campaign, which highlights efforts to preserve the marine environment. This is in addition to a promotional video for the Red Sea Reserve Islands.
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, French, Saudi Arabian, Chinese, and Emirati jets performed aerobatic maneuvers at the show.
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.
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.
Both delegations conferred over ways of increasing the size of bilateral trade exchange that currently stands at $2.8 billion per annum.
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.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Hassan Allam Holding, and A.P. Moller Capital signed the agreement Tuesday.
