Egypt explores airport development with Turkish company TAV

By Mohamed Attia

Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh El-Hefny, held talks with a delegation from TAV Airports, a Turkish airport management company and subsidiary of the French-based Aéroports de Paris (ADP) group, one of the world’s largest airport operators. The meeting, led by TAV’s CEO, Serkan Kaptan, was attended by key Egyptian aviation officials, including Amani Metwally, the ministry’s permanent undersecretary, and heads of Egypt’s airport management companies.

The discussions included a presentation by TAV outlining its comprehensive range of services, which span airport infrastructure development, maintenance, ground handling, and IT solutions. TAV, which manages 26 airports globally, proposed collaboration opportunities aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency and service quality of Egyptian airports.

El-Hefny welcomed potential partnerships with leading international firms to align with Egypt’s vision for modernising its aviation sector. He emphasised that current efforts are focused on evaluating proposals to identify optimal strategies for maximising the use of available resources, boosting airport performance, and improving passenger services. He noted that integrating private sector expertise and attracting investments are key pillars of the government’s broader development strategy.

TAV officials expressed their enthusiasm for partnering with Egypt, praising the country’s significant progress across various sectors, including aviation. They voiced their readiness to implement development projects at Egyptian airports in line with global standards.

The meeting is part of a broader effort by Egypt to engage with leading international firms in airport infrastructure and management. Recent discussions have included Chinese construction giants CCCC and Gezhouba, Abu Dhabi Airports, the Paris Airports Group (ADP), and Greece’s Copelouzos Group. These engagements aim to identify global best practices and secure investments to enhance the competitiveness and capacity of Egypt’s aviation sector.