Mohamed Attia
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh El-Hefny, witnessed the signing of several strategic partnerships between EgyptAir Air Services and a number of national companies and entities at the closing of the El Alamein International Airshow (EIAS 2026) on Thursday.
The partnerships aim to strengthen co-operation, integrate Egyptian expertise and capabilities, and support the civil aviation sector’s efforts to develop a more flexible and competitive service system for airlines.
The signing ceremony was attended by Pilot Ahmed Adel, Chairman of the Holding Company for EgyptAir, and Engineer Ayman Fawzi Arab, Chairman of the Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation.
The partnerships seek to combine the diverse expertise and capabilities of the participating entities and provide a range of operational services and solutions tailored to the needs of low-cost airlines.
The co-operation is expected to improve operational efficiency and deliver higher levels of quality and flexibility, while making better use of available national capabilities.
Soheir Moussa, Chairperson and Executive Managing Director of EgyptAir Air Services, signed the agreements with Hussein Sherif, Chairman of Air Cairo; Pilot Wael El-Nashar, Chairman and Executive Managing Director of the Egyptian Airports Company; Ahmed El-Fangari, Chairman of EAS Aviation Services; and Omar Saad, Chairman of Balady Food Industries and Export.
Moussa said the agreements form part of EgyptAir Air Services’ strategy to expand co-operation with specialised national entities and draw on their diverse expertise to develop more flexible and efficient business models.
Moussa noted that the models will help the company adapt quickly to rapid shifts in the air transport industry. She highlighted that the expanding global low-cost aviation market demands tailored services that prioritize operational efficiency, flexibility, and competitive pricing.
Simultaneously, she emphasized that maintaining high quality and safety standards is vital to enhancing the competitiveness of Egyptian firms and aligning their services with international best practice. Ultimately, this collaboration aims to enhance airline services, unlock joint venture opportunities, and position Egyptian companies to capitalize on regional and international growth within the low-cost sector.
