Sharm El-Sheikh airport receives 38 international and 22 domestic flights today
Civil Aviation Minister Captain Hossam Kamal denied what has been circulating about the theory that the Russian plane was brought down by an internal explosion, adding that the investigation committee has so far not found any evidence or data confirming this theory. He said Egypt is keen on the accuracy and soundness of the investigation into the crash so as to ensure that the facts are revealed to the world, out of concern for aviation safety and security in general.
Kamal stressed that all Egyptian airports apply international security and safety standards and are subject to periodic reviews by the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority and international inspection bodies. The Egyptian authorities are also cooperating with inspectors from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the British side in implementing any additional measures required.
In a related context, a statement by the Ministry of Civil Aviation indicated that Sharm El-Sheikh airport is receiving today, Thursday, 23 flights from Russia, 8 flights from Ukraine, 3 flights from Italy, one flight from Belgium, two flights from Saudi Arabia and one flight from Jordan, in addition to 22 domestic flights.
