Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman and Executive Managing Director of EgyptAir Holding Company, took part in the Paris Air Show 2025, running from June 16 to 22 this month with the participation of more than 2,500 exhibitors from 48 countries, from various sectors including civil aviation, defense, space, engines and air services.
On the sidelines of the show, Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, met Hussein Dabbas, General Manager of Projects for the Middle East and Africa at Brazil's Embraer, one of the world's largest companies specializing in manufacturing commercial and regional aircraft, and Stephan Hannemann, the company's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
During the meeting, the company's latest technological solutions and modern technologies in aircraft manufacturing were reviewed, including new models that combine high operational efficiency with fuel economy.
Adel also met Steve Townend, CEO of the leasing company BOC Aviation, and Mark Craig, Senior Vice President of Aircraft Leasing and Sales, discussing ways to strengthen cooperation between the two sides and exploring potential investment and financing opportunities in the coming period, as part of supporting the growth and expansion plans of both EgyptAir and the company in regional and international markets.
Separately, the Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company met a delegation from SAFRAN that included Walid El-Gouz, Senior Vice President for the Middle East and Africa; Christophe Acolas, Chief Executive of Airlines and Lessors Development; and Pierre Delbrel, CEO of SAFRAN Egypt. Captain Ahmed Adel was keen to strengthen trust and partnership with Safran, while company officials stressed their commitment to meeting EgyptAir's needs and enhancing engine maintenance services.
Captain Ahmed Adel continued his meetings with Ted O'Byrne, CEO of Avilease, one of the leasing companies, during which ways of cooperation between the two sides were discussed, as well as future plans for the coming period.
During the show, Captain Ahmed Adel stated that the Paris Air Show 2025 is an important global platform bringing together major partners in the air transport industry from around the world, and a good opportunity to hold fruitful meetings with aircraft and engine manufacturers, service providers and leading aircraft leasing companies in the global market to discuss mechanisms for joint cooperation, which is in line with the company's future vision for development and achieving sustainable growth.
