FEATURE: NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
own capabilities but also reinforcing Egypt’ s role as a central aviation gateway between Africa, the Middle East and the rest of the world.”
Capt. Ahmed Adel, Chairman and CEO of EGYPTAIR
Enhancing the passenger experience
On how this digital upgrade will enhance the passenger experience, both in-flight and at Egyptian airports, Adel shared:“ This upgrade directly translates into a more streamlined and personalised passenger journey. At airports, travellers will benefit from faster check-in, smoother baggage handling, and reduced waiting times through enhanced system integration and automation.”
“ Passengers can expect a smoother airport journey, enabled by stable connectivity and tailored digital services. By modernising our digital backbone, we are creating an end-to-end travel experience that is more intuitive, responsive and aligned with the expectations of today’ s global traveller.”
Positioning EGYPTAIR as a regional hub for innovation
As part of the larger regional aviation ecosystem, EGYPTAIR’ s modernisation efforts are designed to position the airline as a leading regional hub for aviation and digital innovation. Adel commented:
“ This strategic move positions EGYPTAIR at the forefront of Digital Transformation in the region. By investing in modern infrastructure and embracing nextgeneration technologies, we are not only elevating our
The CEO emphasised that this initiative would help solidify the airline’ s role in the Middle East and Africa, asserting:“ It demonstrates our ambition to lead in operational excellence and innovation, strengthening our competitiveness and influence within the regional aviation ecosystem.”
Alignment with Egypt’ s Civil Aviation Development Strategy
EGYPTAIR’ s Digital Transformation aligns closely with Egypt’ s broader civil aviation strategy, which focuses on modernisation, sustainability and enhancing global connectivity. Adel explained:“ Our partnership with SITA aligns seamlessly with Egypt’ s civil aviation roadmap, which emphasises modernisation, sustainability and international integration.”
He continued:“ As part of the national strategy, there is a clear focus on upgrading airport infrastructure, digitalising services and improving the country’ s global connectivity. This initiative supports those goals by introducing state-of-the-art solutions that improve operational transparency, efficiency and passenger
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