Plans discussed to increase Nile Air operations at Egypt's tourist airports, including Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada
Latest security and screening solutions for airports discussed with iSecure
Contract signed with Quick Pass to manage and operate VIP lounges and Fast Track services at Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada airports
As part of the Egyptian Airports Company's participation in the El Alamein International Aerospace Show (EIAS 2026), a number of meetings were held and agreements concluded on expanding operations, developing services and technology, and strengthening cooperation with airlines and specialized entities.
During the exhibition, Captain Wael El Nashar, Chairman of the Egyptian Airports Company, met Bander Almohanna, CEO and Managing Director of Saudi carrier flynas. The meeting discussed opportunities to expand the airline's operations at Egyptian airports, and the talks resulted in stepped-up operations at Hurghada International Airport with daily flights year-round, as well as seasonal operations from Capital International Airport during the winter season, supporting air traffic growth and expanding travel options through the company's airports.
Another meeting with representatives of Nile Air discussed plans to increase operations at Egypt's tourist airports, led by Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, boosting air traffic to key tourist destinations and making use of the operational capacity available at the airports.
The meetings also covered a number of technology and airport security issues. El Nashar discussed with representatives of iSecure the latest solutions and equipment used in security and screening systems, including CT scanning technologies and passenger screening systems, as well as the potential to use modern technologies to raise the efficiency of security systems and upgrade airport equipment.
In a meeting with representatives of CSI Global, he also discussed future cooperation in networks, low-current systems and solutions related to airport technology infrastructure, supporting the company's efforts to modernize operating systems and raise the efficiency of technical equipment and supporting infrastructure at airports.
The company's participation also included the signing of a number of contracts and protocols covering various areas of service and activity development at airports. A contract was signed with Quick Pass to manage and operate VIP lounges and Fast Track services at Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada airports, helping to raise the level of services offered to passengers and provide smoother, easier procedures.
In another step, a contract was signed with Sky Dive to build a hangar at Capital International Airport for air sports activities, diversifying the activities linked to the airport and expanding the use of its facilities.
