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Ministry of Civil Aviation (Egypt)

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The Ministry of Civil Aviation of Egypt (MCA,[1] Arabic: وزارة الطيران المدني), formed in 2002, is the ministry in charge of civil aviation in Egypt. Since July 2024 the minister has been Sameh El-Hefny.

Arab Republic of Egypt
Ministry of Civil Aviation
وزارة الطيران المدني
Emblem of Egypt
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Formed2002; 24 years ago (2002)
JurisdictionGovernment of Egypt
HeadquartersNew Administrative Capital, Cairo Governorate
Agency executive
Websitewww.civilaviation.gov.eg

Duties

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The ministry sets civil aviation regulations, sets airworthiness and all flight rules, and air standards that must be met, making amendments as needed.[2][3] It ensures Egyptian airline and flight operations follow safety rules such as those put forth by International Aviation and the European Common Aviation Area (ECAA).[4]

One of the ministry's primary duties is to conduct investigations of airplane accidents, and to issue regular progress reports on such investigations.[5] The ministry is also responsible for negotiating the resumption of flights between Egypt and other countries following an aviation incident.[6]

The ministry is tasked with managing the fair competition between state-run airlines such as EgyptAir and private airlines, of which there are 14, but private airlines have complained that EgyptAir has monopolized the industry.[7][8]

History

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The ministry was established in 2002[9] by separating civil aviation responsibilities from the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The Ministry of Civil Aviation is headquartered in Cairo.

The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA, Arabic: سلطة الطيران المدني المصري), subordinate to the ministry, is the civil aviation authority of Egypt.[10]

In early 2018, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Ministry of Tourism, and other interested stakeholders discussed the roadblocks that must be addressed to develop the tourism sector near Taba, served by Taba International Airport.[11]

In July 2024, Sameh El-Hefny—a former airline pilot and twice head of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority—was appointed Minister of Civil Aviation in a cabinet reshuffle.[12] Under his tenure the ministry began introducing private-sector participation in airport operations: in March 2025 it engaged the International Finance Corporation to develop a public–private partnership strategy for 11 airports, with Hurghada International Airport selected as the first to be offered to private operators.[13][14] The ministry also advanced a major expansion of Cairo International Airport, including the construction of a fourth passenger terminal.[15]

Ministers

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Investigations

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "WS%2009.pdf Archived 2011-10-03 at the Wayback Machine." Military Technical College. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
  2. ↑ "List of Regulations". Ministry of Civil Aviation. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "Regulations - Amendments". Ministry of Civil Aviation. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  4. ↑ "ECAA Safety Information Bulletin" (PDF). Ministry of Civil Aviation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  5. ↑ "Investigation Progress Report 12". Ministry Of Civil Aviation Of Egypt. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  6. ↑ El-Fekki, Amira (5 February 2017). "No final date set for resumption of Russian flights: Civil Aviation Ministry". Daily News Egypt. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  7. ↑ Razek Al-Shuwekhi, Abdel (9 March 2017). "Private Aviation Association calls on ECA to protect private companies from state-owned airlines". Daily News Egypt. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  8. ↑ Zidane, Aisha (26 January 2017). "Private Aviation Association considers establishment of new ground services company". Daily News Egypt. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  9. ↑ "History" (PDF). Ministry of Civil Aviation. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
  10. ↑ "Guidance On The Development of an SMS Implementation Plan for Service Providers ( All Certificate Holders ) Archived 2012-01-26 at the Wayback Machine." (Archive) Ministry of Civil Aviation. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  11. ↑ Al-Aees, Shaimaa (15 May 2018). "Tourism investors present recommendations to parliament's tourism, civil aviation committee to develop sector". Daily News Egypt. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  12. ↑ "Who is Who: Meet 20 fresh faces in Egypt's new cabinet". Ahram Online. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "Egypt Partners with IFC to Introduce Public Private Partnerships at 11 Airports" (Press release). International Finance Corporation. 24 March 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "Egypt earmarks 11 airports for privatisation programme: civil aviation minister". FlightGlobal. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  15. ↑ "Egypt unveils $3.5 bln aviation overhaul with Cairo airport expansion, private sector push". Egyptian State Information Service. 22 October 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  16. ↑ "Meet Hisham Qandil's new Egypt cabinet". 2 August 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  17. ↑ "Egypt's cabinet reshuffle to see new interior, finance ministers". 5 January 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  18. ↑ "Egypt's interim president swears in first government". Ahram Online. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  19. ↑ "Egypt's Sherif Ismail cabinet with 16 new faces sworn in by President Sisi". Ahram Online. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  20. ↑ "Who's who: Meet Egypt's 10 new ministers in Sherif Ismail's cabinet". Ahram Online. March 23, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Meet Egypt's 12 new ministers in PM Mostafa Madbouly's cabinet". Ahram Online. June 14, 2018.
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