Minister tours pavilions of civil aviation at EIAS

By Mohamed Attia

Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh el-Hefny conducted a tour on Wednesday of all the pavilions affiliated with the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

The visit came following the official opening in New Alamein City of the Egyptian International Air Show (EIAS) 2024, the first edition in Africa and the Middle East, under the auspices and attendance of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

The event, which wraps up today, is attended by delegations from different countries, a group of aviation and transport ministers, heads of international organisations, civil aviation authorities, global airline executives, space agencies, and prominent figures in aviation and space from various countries in Africa and the Middle East.

During the visit, all companies presented their latest activities, services, and advanced technological capabilities in the field of civil aviation to visitors from around the world. The latest equipment, technologies, and aviation systems were showcased, marking a crucial step in Egypt’s journey to enhance its participation in the aviation sector and explore the unlimited possibilities this vital field offers to industry leaders and relevant stakeholders.

The air show features over 200 companies from more than 80 countries, showcasing more than 50 types of civilian and military aircraft.
It showcases a large number of aircraft of various types.

The minister of civil aviation reaffirmed that Egypt has the potential to host such events and international specialised forums in all fields, including aviation and space.

Meanwhile, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is also participating in the EIAS to expand its marketing activities in Africa and the Middle East markets. 

At the exhibition, KAI is showcasing its key aircraft, including the multi-role fighter FA-50, next-generation fighter KF-21, Light Armed Helicopter (LAH), and Surion. 

Additionally, it is unveiling the next-generation air combat system (NACS) based on Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUMT), which includes an Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), Advanced Armed Drone (AAP), and Aerial Launched UAV (ALE), Korea IT Times reported.