Minister of Civil Aviation Dr. Sameh El-Hefny received Kamil Alawadhi, Vice President of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the Middle East and North Africa, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting reviewed the most prominent developments in civil aviation, stressing the importance of developing the airport sector and enhancing the competitiveness of Egyptian airports at the regional and international levels. It also discussed ways to support training, develop mechanisms for exchanging information between global airlines, and benefit from IATA's expertise in raising the level of services provided to passengers, enhancing the travel experience and keeping pace with rapid developments in this vital field.
During the meeting, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny affirmed that the ministry attaches great importance to broadening the horizons of cooperation with IATA in various areas of developing the air transport industry, foremost among them training, the exchange of technical expertise, raising the efficiency of human cadres and developing airports.
He added that the Ministry of Civil Aviation is keen to strengthen cooperation with the International Air Transport Association in all fields, including air navigation services, given their pivotal importance in ensuring safe and efficient air traffic management. This comes within the state's strategic direction to modernize the aviation system and make the most of global expertise in improving operational performance and raising the levels of safety and services provided to passengers through Egyptian airports.
For his part, Kamil Alawadhi expressed his appreciation for the tangible progress Egypt has achieved in the civil aviation sector, pointing to the outstanding technical performance demonstrated by Egyptian airspace during exceptional operational periods, which received wide praise from specialized international organizations.
Alawadhi also praised the pivotal role played by Egyptian air traffic controllers, stressing that the professional efforts made in managing airspace and coordinating air traffic reflect a high level of readiness and professionalism in dealing with various challenges, and strengthen the international community's confidence in the efficiency of Egypt's air navigation system.
He also commended the Egyptian experience in accommodating air traffic transiting Egyptian airspace during the tensions the region witnessed and the closure of the airspace of some neighboring countries, which reflects the extent of international confidence in the efficiency of air traffic management in Egypt and confirms its position as a safe and pivotal air corridor in the region.
