Latest in Tag: Aviation Highlight
Latest in Tag: Aviation
EGP 1.6bn directed to tourism promotion, aviation stimulus in FY 2021/22: Tourism Minister
Plan aims to attract 30 million tourists to Egypt in coming years: Tourism Minister
Tourism, Aviation Ministries discuss promoting tourism to Egypt during FIFA World Cup
At the beginning of the meeting, Shalaby stressed the tourism ministry’s keenness on the participation of the private sector and listening to their proposals to enhance benefit from this important event to promote Egyptian tourism, especially as it will immediately follow the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) that will be held in Sharm El-Sheikh this November.
Aviation, Tourism Ministers discuss mechanisms to stimulate and advance Egypt’s tourism and air movementÂ
El-Anany began the meeting by thanking Manar for his cooperation and permanent support for the Egyptian tourism sector, especially through the great efforts that his ministry assigned to the sector, which increased the demand for travel to Egyptian tourist destinations.
Nassef Sawiris to exit Signature Aviation for $4.7bn
Egyptian billionaire to sell 7.42% stake to bidding consortium led by Blackstone Group, Global Infrastructure Partners
Egyptian Ambassador, ICAO Secretary General discuss COVID-19 impacts on global civil aviation
Egypt’s Ambassador to Canada Ahmed Abu Zeid and Fang Liu, Secretary-General of the Montreal-based International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) held discussions on the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on global civil aviation.
Aviation industry to face slow post-coronavirus recovery: S&P Global Ratings
Most major airlines will shrink or merge with others, whilst smaller airlines may go bankrupt, says former ETF chairperson
Egypt allows exceptional flight to London despite aviation suspension
Flight to depart Cairo on Wednesday
Egypt’s aviation industry loses $1.6bn in revenues
The latest figures mean that almost 205,560 jobs and $2.4bn in contributions to the Egyptian economy are now at risk.
Coronavirus affecting Africa’s aviation sector, says industry association
Berthe noted that over the past decade several African airlines began operating flights to China to tap into the growing Sino-Africa trade.
4 million tourists to Egypt, outcome of aviation incentive programme in 10 months
MOT succeeded in ending all entitlements of foreign companies for the previous flight incentive programmes.
Russian plane crash occurred after internal overpressure: IAC
The Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC), the official Russian aviation authority, said in a statement Monday that the crash of the Russian Metrojet aircraft in Egypt last year occurred due to an internal factor, according to the analysis and examination of the wreckage. The IAC determined that the outer shell of the aircraft had undergone “high …
China launches own aircraft engine maker
China has set up a state-owned jet engine conglomerate in a push to develop home-grown, high-tech businesses that are able to compete against international rivals in the lucrative aerospace market.
Solar Impulse 2 lands in Cairo 17 years after pilot envisioned it
Pilots André Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard circled the aircraft over the pyramids before landing at Cairo International Airport
Farnborough Air Show tests waning aircraft markets
The world’s biggest air show is due to start in England on Monday amid pressure on the industry’s leaders to juggle growing concerns over jetliner demand and record production plans.
Siemens to invest €1bn in new startup unit over 5 years
Siemens will set up next47 as a separate unit for startups to foster ideas and accelerate development of new technologies
Ministry of Aviation’s petroleum dues increased to EGP 7bn by November
Debt increased due to the suspension of payment of the entire value of fuel acquired, in addition to monthly instalments
ISAQ Aviation UK to launch Egyptian branch to train pilots: ISAQ Chairman
500 flight hours are provided per person to qualify them to work for international aviation companies
EU unveils new aviation strategy as Gulf battle heats up
The EU executive has unveiled a new strategy aimed at making it a “leading player in international aviation”. The initiative comes amid fierce competition from Gulf airlines, which critics call ‘unfair’
Solar Impulse II introduced in Cairo
The aeroplane is entirely powered by solar energy, and has started its first-ever 35,000 km journey around the world in March
Cairo Airport’s Terminal 2 soft opening expected in November
Official opening will be in March 2016, airport capacities are being expanded to promote tourism
Flying against the wind: How did thousands of Egyptian pilots end up jobless
Unemployed pilots in Egypt escalate their demands of finding job opportunities, holding officials accountable for corruption
Egypt Air first in Africa granted green light to apply “Fast Travel” programme
The “Fast Travel” programme allows passengers to perform their travel arrangements via self-service channels
Nile Air ties its fleet increase with flight operation at Cairo International Airport
Private companies are prevents from operating flights from Cairo International Airport
Ministry of Aviation studies restructuring Egypt Air to minimise its losses
Egypt Air studies the possibility of a merger to compensate losses of past years
Fuel leak determined cause of Luxor balloon crash
Ministry of Civil Aviation issues report 11 months after the crash
Civil Aviation Minister: steps being taken to raise the absorptive capacity of Egyptian airports to 40 million passengers by 2025
Civil Aviation Minister Abdel Aziz Fadel stated that this move comes alongside efforts to further develop EgyptAir’s aircraft fleet.
EgyptAir awaits cabinet approval to start its Aero City
Events stemming from the fallout of the protests and sit-ins held by supporters of former president Mohamed Morsi near the Rabaa Al-Adaweya Mosque and in Al-Nahda square, have postponed the project being brought before the cabinet and the Ministry of Investment.
El-Madaawy: Passenger traffic remains stable and has not been effected by protests
El-Madaawy added that passenger traffic at airports throughout Egypt had recently increased 10%, and that so far
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EGP 3bn for aviation sector next fiscal year
Hurghada Airport to receive EGP 1.6bn renovation grant, plans to increase passenger capacity to 13.5 million travellers annually