By Mohamed Attia
Borg El Arab Airport has received a prestigious safety award for its excellence in airport emergency management. The airport, under the leadership of the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation, was recognised in the category for airports with 10,000 to 20,000 air traffic movements. The achievement aligns with the ministry’s vision to elevate the status of Egyptian airports, particularly in security and safety measures.
The accolade was presented to Captain Khaled El Alfi, Deputy Chairman for Commercial, Economic, and Planning Affairs, on behalf of the Egyptian Airports Holding Company, during the 33rd Annual General Assembly of the Airports Council International Africa (ACI Africa), held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Borg El Arab’s recognition comes as part of broader accolades, with Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere International Airport taking the top prize in the category for airports with over 50,000 air traffic movements, and Mauritius’ Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport and Côte d’Ivoire’s Korhogo Airport winning in other categories. The awards celebrate the airports’ commitment to ensuring safety and operational resilience.
ACI Africa praised the Egyptian Airports Holding Company, represented by Chairman Engineer Ayman Fawzy Arab, for its role in setting high standards for emergency management across Africa. Egypt has also been appointed as the African representative on the ACI World Council.
The ACI Africa conference, themed “Flying Together: Airport Alliances and Partnerships,” emphasised the collective interests of African airports and their pursuit of operational excellence. This year’s assembly focused on key issues such as technology, innovation, safety, and environmental sustainability in African airports, alongside discussions on regulatory and economic models driving growth in the sector.
In a separate address to the Egyptian Airports Holding Company, Engineer Ayman Fawzy Arab thanked Minister of Civil Aviation Captain Sameh El Hefny for his trust and praised the dedication of airport employees, whose efforts present Egypt’s airports as the nation’s gateways to the world.
He highlighted Egypt’s long-term vision of enhancing its airports’ role in national development, particularly in tourism, commerce, and industry.
Arab also stressed the importance of investing in human resources, urging staff to embrace the shared vision for growth and improvement. He encouraged employees to begin a new chapter filled with hope and confidence for a brighter future for Egypt’s airports and aviation sector.
