Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation, Samah El-Hafny, announced that the country has made significant strides in aviation quality, climbing to 42nd place globally. This remarkable improvement is attributed to the tireless efforts of institutions and workers in the aviation sector, as well as the national carrier, EgyptAir. El-Hafny expressed his gratitude to these entities, highlighting the government's commitment to enhancing service quality for passengers.
El-Hafny outlined the government's vision to further improve aviation quality, focusing on upgrading equipment and modernizing the aging fleet with new aircraft purchases. Additionally, the ministry aims to enhance in-flight services to meet the highest standards of air transport. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to elevate Egypt's aviation sector to global leadership.
The minister highlighted Egypt's impressive progress in international aviation rankings, having jumped from 88th to 49th place. The ambitious goal is to reach the top spot globally, with Egypt currently holding the number one position in Africa. The country's hospitality sector also received recognition, ranking 20th globally and first in Africa.
El-Hafny reported that the aviation sector's financial performance has yielded substantial revenues, with losses significantly reduced to $13 billion from over $30 billion. The minister expressed confidence that the sector will achieve zero losses within four years, crediting the efforts of EgyptAir and its employees for this remarkable turnaround.
The minister discussed the strategic decision to sponsor the Spanish football club, Barcelona, as part of a broader marketing strategy to promote Egypt's interests. This partnership is expected to yield significant promotional benefits, enhancing the country's visibility and appeal to a global audience.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has directed the expansion of El-Alamein Airport, with studies already underway to increase its capacity to 1.5 million passengers annually. El-Hafny also announced the elimination of paper-based travel documents for Egyptian passengers at Cairo Airport, streamlining travel procedures and reducing wait times.
The Egyptian government remains committed to driving growth and development in the aviation sector, with a focus on enhancing passenger experience and service quality. As the country continues to make strides in global aviation rankings, the sector is poised for sustained growth and improvement, with ambitious plans for the future.
Key points
- Egypt has climbed to 42nd place in global aviation quality rankings, up from 88th place previously.
- The country aims to reach the top spot in global aviation rankings and currently holds the number one position in Africa.
- Egypt's aviation sector has reduced losses to $13 billion and aims to achieve zero losses within four years.
