6+ mon, 5+ day ago (693+ words) EgyptAir has signed an agreement with Airbus to acquire ten Airbus A350-900 aircraft on Friday, 23 May. This acquisition, announced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation during Minister Sameh El-Hefny's visit to Airbus's headquarters in Toulouse, France, will enhance EgyptAir's existing fleet of 70 aircraft, with each new A350 capable of accommodating 340 passengers across Business and Economy Class. The A350-900 is designed for efficiency, boasting a 25 percent reduction in fuel consumption, which aligns with EgyptAir's sustainability goals by lowering carbon emissions and noise pollution." Equipped with advanced technologies, including Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines and a state-of-the-art Panasonic flight entertainment system, these aircraft are set to significantly improve the travel experience for passengers." Minister El-Hefny emphasized the importance of fostering strong partnerships with global aviation leaders to modernize Egypt's civil aviation sector and strengthen its position as a regional hub for aviation and logistics. During the…...

3+ mon, 2+ hour ago (309+ words) Turkey's foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, announced on Friday, 29 August, that Turkey had barred Israeli ships and aircraft from its ports and airspace. Speaking before lawmakers in a televised session, Fidan said Turkish authorities had moved to shut down access to Israeli-linked vessels and flights, and to prohibit the transfer of weapons bound for Israel through Turkish territory. "We have closed our ports to Israeli ships," he stated. "We do not permit Turkish vessels to dock in Israel, nor do we allow cargo carrying arms and ammunition to Israel to pass through our ports or airspace." A Turkish diplomat, seeking to clarify the scope of the measure, said the ban applies to "official" Israeli flights as well as to any aircraft transporting military equipment destined for Israel. The official declined to specify when the airspace restrictions had taken effect. Fidan's announcement…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (254+ words) As a result of the ongoing developments in the region and the closure of airspace in several Gulf countries, EgyptAir has announced on Monday, June 23, the cancellation of all flights between Cairo International Airport and cities across the Gulf until further notice. In a statement, the airline said the decision was made "in light of the events unfolding in the region" and emphasized that flight operations will resume once the situation stabilizes. EgyptAir's Integrated Operations Center is closely monitoring the situation around the clock and will provide updates as they become available. The decision follows a wave of regional disruptions triggered by Iranian missile strikes on U.S. military positions, including Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base. The attack prompted Qatar and other Gulf states, such as Kuwait, to shut down their airspace as a precautionary measure. The UAE and Bahrain's airspaces were…...

4+ hour, 43+ min ago (361+ words) The Giza Governorate has begun rolling out the first phase of its long-planned initiative to replace tuk-tuks with small, licensed taxis across several districts, according to local media. " The initiative is currently underway in Al-Haram, Al-Agouza, 6th of October City, and Hadayek October, with a second phase scheduled to follow in the coming days." Under the new system, drivers will be able to exchange their tuk-tuks for compact vehicles configured for narrow residential streets and designed to meet safety standards. According to officials, the replacement vehicles cost approximately EGP 200,000 (USD 4,000), which is less than the current price of a tuk-tuk that has climbed to around EGP 300,000 (USD 6,000 )." The new taxis will operate only within the district for which they obtain a permit. Each area has been assigned a designated vehicle color to easily identify its operating zone: green for Al-Agouza, yellow…...