Minister of Civil Aviation from the operations room: Real-time monitoring of operations at Sphinx and Cairo airports
As part of the Egyptian state's efforts and national preparations for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is scheduled to attend this evening in the presence of high-level international attendees including kings, princes, presidents and heads of government, the Ministry of Civil Aviation continues to receive official delegations and guests of Egypt arriving from around the world to take part in this unique, historic global event, which embodies the greatness of Egypt and its ancient civilization and is one of the most important and largest cultural and civilizational projects in the world.
Over the two days since yesterday morning, Sphinx and Cairo international airports have seen intensive operations receiving flights arriving from Arab and foreign capitals. Sphinx International Airport received 16 international flights carrying official delegations from the UAE, Bulgaria, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Jordan, the Principality of Monaco and Somalia.
Total commercial flight operations at the airport over the two days reached 23 flights carrying 6,811 passengers, given its prime location close to the Grand Egyptian Museum, amid intensive preparations to ensure smooth operations, deliver the highest levels of service and speed up procedures, with a punctuality rate of 99%.
In this context, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, today made an inspection tour of Sphinx International Airport to follow up on work on the ground and check on the smooth flow of operations and the arrival of Egypt's guests taking part in the global event of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
From the new operations center at Sphinx International Airport, El-Hefny also followed operations at Cairo International Airport, and held meetings with staff at various work sites at the airport, praising their efforts and affirming that they are Egypt's honorable face before the world.
The Minister of Civil Aviation stressed the importance of appearing with the highest degree of efficiency and professionalism on this historic day, which is witnessing the presence of a large number of prominent international figures, directing continuous field follow-up and full support for staff to ensure the smooth flow of travel and arrivals and the speedy completion of procedures, reflecting Egypt's honorable, civilized image before its guests.
Cairo International Airport also saw intensive operations today, with 701 arriving and departing flights carrying about 99,048 passengers, including 34 official flights for participating delegations from the Republic of Albania, the Kingdom of Thailand, Lebanon, Italy, Armenia, Libya, Kuwait, Eritrea, Colombia, Ghana, Palestine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Greece, Japan, Denmark, Germany, Bahrain, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Nairobi, Croatia and Azerbaijan, amid full coordination between the relevant authorities to facilitate movement inside the terminals and provide the best services to passengers, with a high punctuality rate and no notable delays.
The two airports continue their regular operation of domestic and international flights, with readiness raised to the maximum level and an integrated operational plan applied to ensure regular flights and outstanding services for passengers.
Dr. Sameh El-Hefny affirmed that today represents a moment of pride for the Egyptian state, stressing that the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum is a new starting point on the path of cultural tourism and highlights Egypt's ability to combine the scent of history with the development of the present in a dazzling, civilized image, noting that the event reflects the state's capabilities in managing major events with high organizational and professional efficiency.
The Minister of Civil Aviation added that this event is the fruit of the integration of state institutions with the support of the political leadership, and reflects the state's interest in highlighting Egypt's honorable image and strengthening its regional and international standing.
El-Hefny explained that the Ministry of Civil Aviation implemented an integrated operational plan to receive delegations and guests of Egypt, and that the central operations room is continuously monitoring flight traffic and services at Sphinx and Cairo airports.
He noted that Sphinx Airport is one of the modern airports built according to the latest international standards, while Cairo Airport is seeing regular flights arriving from various countries around the world amid full coordination between the agencies working there to provide outstanding services to passengers.
The minister concluded by saying: "The outstanding level of the event's organization reflects the concerted efforts of the state," affirming that the opening of the museum is a new message from Egypt to the world confirming its civilizational leadership and its ability to achieve and organize efficiently.
