Minister of Civil Aviation Dr. Sameh El-Hefny reviewed EgyptAir's plan to modernize and develop its fleet, under which the airline aims to reach about 125 aircraft by 2030 and about 200 aircraft by 2035, supporting the national carrier's expansion plans and operating capacity.
The meeting also covered the results of the Skytrax ranking and the added motivation they provide to keep improving the passenger experience and raising service and performance levels, especially in light of the progress the airline has made in the global ranking recently.
In this context, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny and all the sector's employees expressed their pride and appreciation for President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's congratulations on EgyptAir's international achievement in winning the title of "World's Most Improved Airline" in the Skytrax 2026 global ranking, climbing to 46th place worldwide and entering the list of the world's top 50 airlines. He stressed that the congratulations are a source of pride for the sector's family and reflect the support and appreciation of the political leadership, which reinforces everyone's responsibility to preserve and build on what has been achieved.
This came during a meeting between Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, and aviation sector journalists, attended by a number of civil aviation sector leaders. The wide-ranging meeting covered the latest developments in the sector, the results of Egypt's participation in the second edition of the Egypt International Airshow (EIAS 2026) in El Alamein, a number of files and projects under way at Egyptian airports and EgyptAir, and the development and expansion plans for the coming period.
