Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has announced the rollout of advanced operating systems at Cairo International Airport, following President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi's directives to integrate cutting-edge navigation and ground operation technologies. The announcement came during a comprehensive inspection of the airport on Saturday, accompanied by the Civil Aviation Minister and others. The initiative aims to boost the competitiveness of Egypt's aviation sector and support tourism growth.
Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly ordered the adoption of a sophisticated operating framework at Cairo International Airport, incorporating the latest systems for air navigation, ground operations, and building management. This came during an inspection of Terminals 2 and 3 on Saturday, shortly after his return from Beirut, joined by Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny and Cairo Airport Company Chairperson Magdy Ishak.
The visit emphasized service improvements for passengers, with Madbouly directing an increase in customs staff to shorten wait times. Mohamed Moussa, head of Cairo Airport Customs Central Administration, briefed the group on operational procedures.
At Terminal 3, the delegation toured the arrivals hall, banking areas, e-passport counters, and baggage claim areas. They also reviewed the new electronic airport limousine service, international departure zones, weighing stations, passport control, duty-free shops, VIP lounges, and restaurant expansions. In Terminal 2, they inspected the Plaza Premium transit lounge, banking facilities, and gates designed for A380 aircraft, highlighting the airport's capacity for large planes.
Minister El-Hefny stated that the ministry's vision seeks to position Cairo as a regional hub through infrastructure upgrades and advanced technologies to meet international standards and handle rising air traffic. The tour ended at the Airport Operations Centre, the facility's 'operating brain,' which coordinates flights, air traffic control, security, and crisis management around the clock.
This forms part of a broader plan to develop Egypt's airports, aiming for seamless travel experiences and increased tourist arrivals to enhance regional and global competitiveness.