During his participation in the 42nd session of the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), held in the Canadian city of Montreal, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, witnessed the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding between the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which reflects the priorities of the Egyptian state's firm commitment to strengthening the aviation safety system and developing the capabilities of the civil aviation sector in line with the latest global practices and standards.
The memorandum was signed on the Egyptian side by Captain Amr El-Sharkawy, Chairman of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority, and on behalf of IATA by Nick Careen, Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety and Security at the association.
The memorandum of understanding aims to establish a comprehensive framework for joint cooperation in civil aviation, particularly the aviation safety oversight programs and activities developed by IATA, including the exchange of technical expertise, the adoption of international best practices in safety and the development of national capabilities to keep pace with the rapid evolution of global aviation standards.
Dr. Sameh El-Hefny stressed that the signing of the memorandum of understanding with IATA represents an important step within the ministry's strategy aimed at strengthening the aviation safety system according to the highest international standards and expanding areas of cooperation with specialized global organizations, helping to raise the efficiency of the Egyptian civil aviation sector and increase its competitiveness at the regional and international levels.
El-Hefny noted that this memorandum is consistent with the Egyptian state's vision of becoming a leading regional aviation hub in the Middle East and Africa by developing the sector's infrastructure and adopting the latest operating systems and modern technologies in safety and quality, supporting the national economy and strengthening Egypt's position as a strategic hub for global air transport.
The Minister of Civil Aviation added that the ministry is pressing ahead with an integrated strategy aimed at developing the aviation safety system and modernizing its infrastructure in line with the rapid changes in the global aviation industry, stressing that this cooperation is a key pillar for achieving the highest levels of safety and operational efficiency.
