Air Cairo Marks 20th Anniversary with Inauguration of New Cairo–Sharjah Route

Air Cairo marks a significant 20th anniversary milestone with the inauguration of its new route connecting Cairo and Sharjah. His Excellency Ali Salim Almidfa, Chairman of Sharjah International Airport Authority, along with department managers and officials from Sharjah Airport, joined Air Cairo in commemorating this achievement. The ceremony acknowledged the collaborative efforts that brought the new route to fruition. Hussein Sherif, Chairman and CEO of Air Cairo, expressed his honor in confirming the initiation of a new developmental phase for the airline. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, accommodate passenger movement, and open new horizons for Air Cairo.

Hussein Sherif Chairman and CEO of Air Cairo, “I would like to begin my speech by extending my warmest greetings and welcoming the distinguished guests, His Excellency Ali Salim Almidfa, Chairman of Sharjah International Airport Authority, the department managers and officials of Sharjah Airport, and Air Cairo team, for their outstanding efforts in launching a new route between Cairo and Sharjah as an additional destination to our network, coinciding with the celebration of Air Cairo’s 20th Anniversary. As the Chairman and CEO of Air Cairo, I am honored to confirm that a new phase of the company’s development has begun to enhance an advanced model to increase work efficiency, accommodate passenger movement and open new horizons. Despite the challenges facing the Arab region, we are confident and optimistic that joint efforts and continuous support will lead to achieving our goals, including expanding our network, opening new markets, maintaining customer satisfaction, and increasing tourism traffic to and from the Arab Republic of Egypt. Air Cairo has the youngest fleet in Africa and the Middle East, with an average age of five years for its aircraft, which operate from seven Egyptian airports including Sohag, Asyut, Hurghada, Borg El Arab, and Marsa Alam, in addition to Cairo Airport, serving most airports in Europe, the Balkans, East Asia, and recently Africa. I would like to seize the opportunity and thank the Management team and all employees of Al Rais Travel & Shipping Agencies LLC (General Sales Agent of Air Cairo in the United Arab Emirates) for their outstanding efforts, and wish them continuous success in expanding Air Cairo at all levels.”

With the youngest fleet in Africa and the Middle East, boasting an average aircraft age of five years, Air Cairo operates from seven Egyptian airports, including Sohag, Asyut, Hurghada, Borg El Arab, and Marsa Alam, in addition to Cairo Airport. The airline’s network spans major airports in Europe, the Balkans, East Asia, and Africa.

Hussein Sherif extended gratitude to Al Rais Travel & Shipping Agencies LLC, Air Cairo’s General Sales Agent in the UAE, recognizing their pivotal role. He conveyed best wishes for continued success in expanding Air Cairo’s reach. This inaugural flight symbolizes Air Cairo’s commitment to innovation, growth, and delivering exceptional travel experiences. As the airline ventures into this new route, it eagerly anticipates building strong partnerships and contributing to the dynamic landscape of international air travel.