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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
6/16/2026 9:53:20 PM
Egyptian Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny met with British Ambassador to Egypt Mark Bryson Richardson on Tuesday to discuss expanding investment, air connectivity, and technical partnerships between the two nations, the ministry said in a statement.
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World
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Africa
6/14/2026 1:38:44 PM
The US-Israeli war on Iran is driving up jet fuel prices and worsening supply strains for African airlines, forcing carriers to review routes and raising fresh concerns about the stability of the continent’s aviation network.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
6/8/2026 10:08:39 PM
EgyptAir plans to expand its fleet to around 125 aircraft in the coming years as Egypt moves ahead with plans to increase private-sector participation in airport management, Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny stated on Monday.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
6/7/2026 9:12:16 PM
Just as the global aviation industry appeared to be entering a new phase of sustained growth and stronger profitability after years of post-pandemic recovery, the war in the Middle East has cast a shadow over one of the world’s most geopolitically sensitive sectors.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
5/29/2026 5:12:42 PM
Egyptian airports are preparing for the return of more than 74,000 Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia as the annual Islamic pilgrimage draws to a close, aviation and tourism officials said on Friday.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
5/20/2026 5:49:20 PM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said the aviation industry must accelerate digital transformation and modernize ground operations to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability as global air travel demand continues to rise.
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World
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International
5/19/2026 11:00:24 PM
European aviation giant Airbus has asked its teams to cut "non-essential expenses" by 10 percent due to turbulence following the Middle East war, according to a document seen by AFP.
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World
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Region
5/19/2026 9:04:16 PM
African countries must liberalize air transport to unlock the full potential of the continental free trade zone, the head of the continent's civil aviation regulator said on Friday.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
5/19/2026 4:31:23 PM
Egypt opened the 38th International Air Transport Association Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Cairo on Tuesday, bringing together aviation executives, airport operators and airline representatives from around the world.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
5/16/2026 12:46:47 PM
Egypt’s civil aviation minister, Sameh El-Hefny, attended an event in Cairo marking 75 years since Turkish Airlines launched flights to Egypt, as both countries seek to expand cooperation in aviation and tourism.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
5/8/2026 7:12:57 PM
To mark its 94th anniversary, EgyptAir has launched a special promotional offer providing discounts of up to 50 percent on international flight tickets, as part of celebrations highlighting the national carrier’s long-standing legacy in the aviation sector.
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Business
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Energy
4/29/2026 5:47:02 PM
The fallout from the war in the Middle East has begun to ripple through global aviation markets, driving a sharp surge in jet fuel prices while weighing on air freight demand, according to the latest report released by International Air Transport Association.
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Egypt
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Tourism
4/26/2026 10:00:56 PM
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh Elhefny, held a press conference to outline the preparations for the 2026 Hajj season, alongside a comprehensive review of projects completed and operational plans implemented since the beginning of the year.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
4/22/2026 9:20:01 PM
Egypt’s civil aviation minister said airline ticket prices have risen due to higher operating costs and regional disruptions, as he outlined plans to expand airport capacity, grow national carriers, and prepare for the Hajj season.
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World
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Region
4/20/2026 2:07:40 PM
Qatar's aviation authority announced on Monday that it would begin allowing flights from foreign airlines to land at its main airport for the first time since the start of the Middle East war.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
4/19/2026 7:01:07 PM
Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh Elhefny signed an agreement with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar to renew Egypt’s hosting of ICAO's Regional Office for the Middle East, according to a ministry statement on Sunday.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
4/19/2026 2:48:20 PM
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi discussed aviation cooperation and Egypt’s airport expansion plans with International Civil Aviation Organization Secretary-General Juan Carlos Salazar on Sunday, the presidency stated.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
4/16/2026 2:35:33 PM
Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Holding Company, discussed with the British ambassador to Egypt ways to enhance cooperation in support of EgyptAir’s development strategy, in pursuit of strategic partnerships.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
4/7/2026 2:01:00 PM
Egypt will stop using paper passport control cards for Egyptian passengers departing from and arriving at Cairo International Airport starting Saturday, 11 April, and replace them with a digitized documentation system, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
4/6/2026 1:58:14 PM
EgyptAir and Kenya Airways have agreed to strengthen cooperation in operations and expertise exchange as part of Egypt's wider efforts to support the growth of Africa’s aviation sector and deepen coordination among African airlines.
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