EGYPT has inaugurated the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa regional headquarters in CAIRO, establishing a continental hub for airport development, technical assistance and capacity building. The facility was officially opened on 1 November 2026 by Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny, alongside ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci, ACI Africa Secretary General Ali Tounsi and Ayman Arab, Chairman of the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN), among other senior aviation officials. El-Hefny reaffirmed EGYPT’s commitment to supporting African countries in modernising airport infrastructure, strengthening operational capabilities and leveraging civil aviation to promote tourism, trade and wider economic development. He noted that CAIRO’s selection reflects international confidence in Egypt’s aviation expertise, infrastructure and human resources, while positioning the new headquarters as a central platform for knowledge sharing, technical cooperation, professional training and direct engagement with ACI Africa member states. ACI World’s Erbacci highlighted the facility’s potential to expand technical support, operational training and…
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