EGYPTAIR increase its frequencies between Cairo and Juba

EGYPTAIR increase its frequencies between Cairo and Juba

With aim of meeting passenger needs, EgyptAir has added new frequencies between Cairo and Juba,
 EGYPTAIR will operate daily flights to Juba, Southern Sudan starting Jan 2012, with easy connection to the rest of the world from Cairo.

It will depart Cairo 0830 am arrive at Juba 1345 PM, Returning flights depart Juba 1445 PM arrive Cairo 1800 PM.  The arrival of EgyptAir in the South Sudanese aviation scene earlier this year was broadly welcomed, coming soon after the launch by Ethiopian and Kenya Airways. EgyptAir was the third major African airline to add Juba to their African network. There were some resentments, however, that the flight would have to route via Khartoum which many South Sudanese consider unsafe for them.

 

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New CEO and Chairman for EgyptAir

New CEO and Chairman for EgyptAir

Captain Hossam Kamal has taken over the position of chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Holding Company.

The announcement follows last week's news that the former chairman of EgyptAir Holding Group and airline CEO Hussein Massoud has been sworn in as the new Egyptian minister of civil aviation.

Kamal takes over the position with more than 29 years of experience within EgyptAir and following his 2009 appointment as EgyptAir Holding vice chairman.

EgyptAir has said that during his tenure as a vice chairman, Kamal achieved a significant level of success; he played a substantial role in many influential projects that actively supported and enhanced EgyptAir’s performance.  

 
Kamal is known for offering excellent business solutions, the company has said. He was a board member of EgyptAir Holding Company where he played a key role in the EgyptAir expansion plan and businesses modernisation. Moreover, Kamal chaired several strategic committees adopting the quality improvement in all EgyptAir subsidiaries and coordinating with Egyptian airports to bring forth simplifying the operation. He also led the EgyptAir investment plan committee that added positively to the development and cost reduction initiatives. Besides, Kamal headed the branding committee which managed the transition period of EgyptAir to the new brand and upgraded customer service.

Captain Kamal is an active B777 pilot, trainer and examiner with experience exceeding 13,000 flying hours. His subsequent career within the flight operation sector brought him to the position of GM Flight Operations Training in which role he was involved in promoting safety and operational quality.

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EgyptAir Training Centre's new Chief Eyeing African Airlines

EgyptAir Training Centre's new Chief Eyeing African Airlines

With more than 30 years in the industry, Amzy has been a captain on B737, A300 and B767 for the national airline. His last position held was as manager of technical research at EgyptAir.

He said he aims to extend the training business to go further into Africa and cooperate with the African airlines to provide training expertise to the ones in need and utilise the strong relationship between Egypt "and its sister African countries."

Captain Hany Azmy has been appointed vice president for the EgyptAir Training Center and plans to see the organisation reach out to the burgeoning African airlines

Azmy also believes EgyptAir could offer  its training services to other highly growing markets such as India. The Cairo facility is fully equipped with the latest devices for cockpit crew with B777, B737Ng, A320, A340, A330 simulators while cabin crew training is  provided on the CEET and CST trainers.

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Egyptir Resumes Baghdad Flights after 21 years absence

Egyptir Resumes Baghdad Flights after 21 years absence

EgyptAir is resuming flights to Baghdad Iraq after a 21 year absence. The Egyptian carrier scrapped flights to Iraq following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990.

 The first Cairo-Baghdad flight  left today with 30 passengers on board. The airline will fly four times a week to Baghdad and three times to Arbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of Northen Iraq.
EgyptAir will operate the flights to Baghdad every Monday, Thursday and Saturday and the flights to Erbil every Monday, Thursday and Friday by the A320 Aircraft which provides 145 seats.

Egypt's Military Opens Airport to Civilian Use to Boost Tourism

Egypt's Military Opens Airport to Civilian Use to Boost Tourism

Egyptian pro-people ruling junta has approved a decision to convert a military airport into a civilian airport with an aim of boosting tourism in the country.

The decision to open Ras Banaas for civilian use was made to enhance the movement of civilians in Marsa Alam  where the airport is located in the Red Sea Governarate. The unique Red Sea region has great potential for the development of tourism with a host of magnificent natural features.

Aviation in Egypt: EgyptAir Cabin Crew Demand right to wear hijab

Aviation in Egypt: EgyptAir Cabin Crew Demand right to wear hijab

EgyptAir flight attendants organized a protest on Sunday outside the Ministry of Civil Aviation to demand their right to wear a hijab (headscarf) while working. The flight attendants had previously presented a formal request to the company about the issue.

 EgyptAir Chairman Hussein Massoud said that a committee was formed nearly a month ago to study the flight attendants’ request. He went on to say that any change in uniform policy would take time and that a number of considerations would have to be taken into account in order to design a uniform which would be suitable for the hijab.

EgyptAir Cabin Crew

Masoud added that the committee includes two female flight attendants who are part of the push to allow the wearing of the hijab, and that it will make the final decision as to whether or not a change is feasible.