Cairo airport gears up for large-scale emergency drill
By Mohamed Attia
Officials at Cairo International Airport are preparing for a large-scale emergency drill set to take place on Tuesday, October 8. The head of the Egyptian Airports Company, Ayman Fawzy Arab, and Magdy Ishaq, president of Cairo Airport Company, conducted an inspection of the drill site on the airport’s tarmac. The exercise is being coordinated with various airport departments and entities operating at Cairo Airport.
During a meeting with the emergency drill team, Arab reviewed the readiness of the equipment and resources involved, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the drill’s success. The exercise aims to evaluate the airport’s preparedness to handle any emergencies, protecting lives and property while adhering to aviation safety protocols.
This initiative is part of the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation’s commitment to implementing international and national aviation safety regulations, including conducting necessary emergency drills for operational licensing.