Madbouly: Strict instructions from President El-Sisi to adopt an advanced operating system in air navigation, ground operations and building management
Directives to provide more staff in the customs area to save time and facilitate the completion of procedures
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, immediately upon arriving at Cairo International Airport on his return from the Lebanese capital Beirut, began an extensive inspection tour of the airport, accompanied by Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, as part of the continuous follow-up of the work system at Egyptian airports and to review the level of services provided to travelers and the ongoing development and modernization efforts. The tour included Terminals 3 and 2, and Magdy Ishak, head of Cairo Airport Company, also took part in the inspection tour.
The Prime Minister stressed the state's keenness to develop the various Egyptian airports, including Cairo International Airport, as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at creating a seamless, high-level travel experience, helping to strengthen the capability and efficiency of Egypt's civil aviation sector to compete regionally and internationally, in parallel with improving the quality of services provided to travelers, in support of the state's targets of increasing the number of tourists arriving in Egypt.
In this context, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly said there are strict instructions from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the need to adopt an advanced operating system that includes the latest systems in air navigation, ground operations and building management, while integrating technical innovations based on research and development results, to ensure building a smart and sustainable environment that keeps pace with international standards.
For his part, the Minister of Civil Aviation pointed to the ministry's keenness to continue the development and modernization of Cairo International Airport, within a comprehensive vision aimed at strengthening the airport's position as a regional aviation hub, helping to support the Egyptian economy and boost tourism. He stressed that improving the passenger experience, developing infrastructure and equipping it with the latest technological systems are among the top priorities, to ensure distinguished, high-quality services that meet international standards, reflecting positively on travel and tourism and strengthening our capabilities to keep pace with the increasing growth in air transport.
The Prime Minister began his tour by heading to Terminal 3, where he inspected the arrivals hall, including the banks, e-passport, baggage belt and customs areas, to review the work system and the speed of completing passenger entry procedures, as well as the new Cairo Airport electronic limousine service.
The tour also included the departures hall, where the new restroom model was reviewed, as well as the customs area, whose work system was explained by Dr. Maged Moussa, head of the Central Administration of Cairo International Airport Customs. The tour also covered the international departures security checkpoint, the check-in and passport areas, the new passport control gate, and the commercial areas that include duty-free shops and restaurants, in addition to following up on the new expansion works of the restaurant areas and inspecting the VIP lounges. The Prime Minister directed that more staff be provided in the customs area to save time and facilitate the completion of procedures for departing and returning travelers.
Afterwards, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly moved to Terminal 2, where the "Plaza Premium" lounge was pointed out as one of the services offered to transit passengers and travelers. He then began an inspection tour that included the banks and ATM areas and entry through the central security checkpoint, then toured the duty-free and restaurant areas, and inspected the passenger waiting areas and the lounges equipped for passengers boarding A380 aircraft, reflecting the terminal's readiness to accommodate wide-body aircraft.
The tour also included the transit hotel of Cairo Airport Company, where the Prime Minister viewed a model single room and a model double room, which help provide comfort for transit passengers. He also visited the museum inside Terminal 2 and a distinctive lounge reflecting the civilizational and cultural dimension of Cairo International Airport.
The Prime Minister also inspected the Cairo International Airport Operations Center, the body responsible for the full management and coordination of all operational activities at the airport around the clock, as the driving brain of the operating system. It carries out real-time monitoring of arriving and departing flights and continuous coordination among all entities working at the airport, including airlines, air traffic control and security and service agencies, to ensure regular operations and flight safety.
It was also noted that the center plays a pivotal role in managing emergencies and crises and making rapid operational decisions, helping to reduce delays, raise performance efficiency and improve the level of services provided to passengers, in accordance with the approved international standards in airport operations. According to the official Facebook page of the Egyptian Cabinet.
