By Mohamed Attia
Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh el-Hefny, emphasised the ministry’s commitment to expanding co-operation with specialised international companies and exploring new opportunities for the use of helicopters across various sectors, in accordance with approved regulations and international standards.
This came during a meeting between El-Hefny, Maxim Nicolas, Sales Director of Airbus Helicopters in Egypt, Mohamed Abou Ghali, Chairman and CEO of Abou Ghaly Motors Group, and Noha Siam, Second Commercial Secretary for Investment Promotion at the Commercial Representation Office of the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade.
The meeting was held at the ministry’s headquarters and attended by Eng. Amr Nagaty, Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, and Lamia Samy, Director General of International Relations. Discussions focused on potential areas of co-operation and exploring opportunities to expand Egypt’s helicopter market.
The meeting also reviewed proposed projects by Airbus Helicopters and the company’s plans to develop its business in the Egyptian market. Discussions further covered opportunities to use helicopters in tourism, private aviation, and emergency medical services.
