FEATURE: NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

EGYPTAIR is modernising its network infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency, improve resilience and deliver a seamless passenger experience across its global operations. Capt. Ahmed Adel, Chairman and CEO of EGYPTAIR, tells us how the adoption of cloud-native solutions and SITA’ s advanced connectivity technologies is future-proofing the airline, streamlining airport and in-flight services, and strengthening its position as a regional hub for aviation and digital innovation.

As part of this modernisation, EGYPTAIR has selected advanced connectivity and infrastructure solutions from SITA, the global leader in air transport technology.

This strategic modernisation equips EGYPTAIR with scalable, cloud-native connectivity to meet growing bandwidth, security and automation demands. With SITA Connect Go, the airline will further strengthen its core infrastructure with secure airport connectivity, infrastructure protection, Secure Service Edge( SSE) management and enhanced messaging and service assurance.

EGYPTAIR’ s operations will also benefit from SITA’ s Community Departure Control System( DCS), which will help streamline ground processes, driving cost efficiency across its network. Together, these improvements will help EGYPTAIR reduce reliance on ageing legacy systems, increase network visibility and mitigate operational risks.

Capt. Ahmed Adel, Chairman & CEO of EGYPTAIR Holding Company, and Selim Bouri, President Middle East and Africa at SITA, attended a signing ceremony of the strategic agreement. The agreement was signed in Cairo by Eng. Yasser Omran, Head of the Information Sector at EGYPTAIR Holding Company, and Houssam Dakroub, Director, North & French speaking Africa at SITA.

“ Airlines across the Middle East and Africa are facing a period of rapid change,” said Selim Bouri, President, Middle East and Africa at SITA.“ Passenger demand is surging, airports are getting busier, and the pressure to operate more efficiently, securely and sustainably has never been greater. Against this backdrop, EGYPTAIR is making a bold move to transform its network infrastructure, giving the airline the speed, resilience, and agility it needs to keep pace with market growth and rising traveller expectations. By embracing nextgeneration connectivity, EGYPTAIR is future-proofing its operations and strengthening its ability to compete in an increasingly dynamic regional aviation landscape.”

This agreement is a continuation of the development journey of the Egyptian civil aviation sector and strengthens its competitiveness as a pivotal regional centre for aviation, IT and digital services. The airline’ s focus on adopting the latest smart solutions, will contribute to strengthening performance efficiency and improving the passenger experience at Egyptian airports.

The partnership is expected to bring a significant transformation in the company’ s communication systems, enabling it to continue its growth plans at the regional and international levels, thanks to SITA’ s extensive experience in digital services, with its information network extending to more than 200 countries and regions worldwide. The initiative also strengthens EGYPTAIR’ s position as a regional aviation hub and aligns with the Egyptian civil aviation sector’ s development goals.

Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman and CEO of EGYPTAIR Holding Company, added:“ This partnership with SITA

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