Accompanied by Civil Aviation Minister Dr. Sameh El Hefny, the Prime Minister toured Terminals 2 and 3 to monitor service quality and infrastructure upgrades. Madbouly emphasized that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has issued strict instructions to implement advanced navigation and ground operation systems to ensure the airport meets global smart-city standards.
During his tour of Terminal 3, Madbouly inspected the
arrival halls, e-passport counters, and the new digital limousine service. He
specifically visited the customs zone, where he directed officials to deploy
more personnel to reduce wait times for travelers.
In Terminal 2, the tour included: Transit Facilities: A
review of the "Plaza Premium" lounge and the transit hotel operated
by the Cairo Airport Company.
Large Aircraft Readiness: Inspection of waiting areas
specifically equipped for Airbus A380 superjumbo jets.
Operations Center: A visit to the airport’s "nerve
center," which coordinates flight movements, security, and crisis
management around the clock.
Following the tour, Minister El Hefny presented a strategic
vision to revitalize EgyptAir, which has faced significant headwinds from
regional instability and the pandemic.
Key highlights of the development plan include: Fleet
Growth: Acquiring 34 new high-efficiency aircraft to bring the total fleet to
97 by the 2030/2031 fiscal year.
Cabin Upgrades: Modernizing the interior cabins of 19
existing aircraft.
Network Expansion: Launching new routes and increasing
flight frequencies to support Egypt’s goal of boosting tourism numbers.
Madbouly stressed that modernizing the aviation sector is vital for international competitiveness and aligns with the state's broader economic growth targets.