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Egypt has received fresh international recognition for the rapid development of its civil aviation sector and its growing ability to host major global aviation events, following the successful organization of the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC 2026) in Cairo from 19 to 21 May.<\/p>\n

Organized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the conference showcased Egypt\u2019s emergence as a leading regional hub for international aviation gatherings and highlighted the country\u2019s efforts to modernize air transport services in line with global standards.<\/p>\n

During the event, IATA officials commended Egypt\u2019s aviation sector and expressed confidence in its long-term growth potential.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the conference, Nick Careen, IATA\u2019s Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety and Security, said long-term forecasts indicate that demand for air travel in Egypt is expected to grow by 3.4% annually through 2050, with growth potentially accelerating to 3.8% under a high-growth scenario.<\/p>\n

He noted that the projected expansion presents significant opportunities to boost trade, tourism, and investment while further strengthening Egypt\u2019s role within the global aviation industry.<\/p>\n

Monika Mejstrikova, IATA\u2019s Director of Ground Operations, praised the resilience of Egypt\u2019s civil aviation sector in navigating regional and operational challenges. She also highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance ground handling services and align them with the highest international standards.<\/p>\n

The IATA Ground Handling Conference is one of the aviation industry\u2019s premier global forums for exchanging expertise and developing innovative solutions to advance ground handling services worldwide.<\/p>\n

Egypt\u2019s selection to host the event for the first time since 2009 is widely regarded as a strong international endorsement of the progress achieved by the country\u2019s civil aviation sector.<\/p>\n

The successful hosting of IGHC 2026 further reinforces Egypt\u2019s position as a leading regional aviation hub and a preferred destination for major international conferences and industry events, reflecting growing international confidence in the country\u2019s aviation capabilities and infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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