EgyptAir has signed an agreement with Huawei, a leading provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure solutions, to support Huawei's sales on EgyptAir's network, in addition to a memorandum of understanding, both aimed at reinforcing the two companies' commitment to supporting economic development in Egypt, whereby EgyptAir will become the air carrier for Huawei employees around the world, alongside joint cooperation in developing digital infrastructure.
During the signing ceremony at EgyptAir's administrative headquarters in Cairo, Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, affirmed that the partnership with Huawei represents a highly important strategic step that will add real value to EgyptAir, explaining that this cooperation enables EgyptAir to benefit from the latest technology and smart communications solutions offered by Huawei in support of EgyptAir's digital transformation plans, which will have a positive impact on enhancing operational efficiency, developing the technical infrastructure and improving the customer experience across the various stages of travel.
Adel added that combining EgyptAir's long-standing expertise in aviation with Huawei's pioneering digital innovations will open new horizons for expansion in global markets and attract diverse segments of travelers, as well as raise the level of digital services and provide more flexible solutions for customers.
For his part, Captain Mohamed Elian, Chairman of EgyptAir Airlines, said in his speech during the ceremony: "Today marks the beginning of a global cooperation between two major entities. This agreement combines the strength of EgyptAir's route network around the world with Huawei's innovations in communications and technology."
Elian added that "the global sales agreement for Huawei employees includes a range of exclusive services on our network, which extends to more than 80 points around the world, and this agreement coincides with EgyptAir's fleet modernization plans aimed at providing more distinguished services to our customers."
Captain Mohamed Elian, Chairman of EgyptAir Airlines, and Lang Cao, Huawei's Vice President for Global Business Travel, signed an agreement to boost Huawei's sales on EgyptAir's network.
Eng. Yasser Omran, Head of the Information Sector at EgyptAir Holding Company, and Du Yong, Senior Vice President of Huawei Egypt, also signed a second memorandum of understanding aimed at boosting cooperation in digital transformation, which will enable EgyptAir to benefit from Huawei's digital solutions and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve operational performance, raise the quality of the customer experience and develop its digital infrastructure, supporting the drive for digital transformation in the Egyptian aviation sector.
For her part, Lang Cao, Huawei's Vice President for Global Business Travel, said: "We are pleased to announce this new cooperation through Huawei's subsidiary Smartcom, one of the most prominent companies in China's travel sector. Our company helps facilitate the travel of thousands of passengers daily, reflecting our ability to provide reliable and efficient services not only to Huawei but to the entire business community in China. Through the partnership with EgyptAir, we aspire to strengthen connectivity between China and Africa, broaden the horizons of economic cooperation and support cultural exchange."
She continued that this partnership aims not only to improve business travel services but also helps enable individual travelers to explore Egypt, with its ancient history, diverse culture and generous hospitality, strengthening human ties between peoples through a blend of trade and civilizational values.
Commenting on the partnership, Du Yong, Senior Vice President of Huawei Egypt, said: "For 25 years, Huawei has been proud to be a key partner in developing Egypt's telecommunications and information technology sector, playing an active role in supporting digital transformation. Through our close cooperation with the government and private sectors, we are committed to supporting innovation and promoting progress. This agreement represents a new and important step within our ongoing commitment to the Egyptian market, and by employing Huawei's advanced digital solutions, we will contribute to modernizing EgyptAir's systems, improving the quality of its services and ensuring its ability to compete strongly in global markets."
