Changi Airports International (CAI) will consult on the passenger and freight upgrades of one of the busiest airports in Africa – Cairo International Airport.
Changi Airports International (CAI) has agreed with Cairo Airport Company to develop Cairo International Airport one of the busiest airports in Africa and the largest airport in Egypt by passenger and cargo traffic, jointly.
Changi Airports International will implement upgrades to improve passenger experience at Cairo International Airport over the long term, and it will undertake a feasibility study for the development of Cairo Cargo City, a new area at Cairo International Airport earmarked for cargo and logistics development in two new agreements.
Minister of Civil Aviation of Egypt, H.E. Mohamed Abbas Helmy, who led a high level Egypt delegation on a visit to Changi Airport Singapore, commented that they were satisfied with this new partnership, and have every confidence that Changi Airports International possess the capability to provide world class solutions for Cairo International Airport as part of the strategic plan to strengthen the Egyptian position as a hub for passenger and cargo.
Chairman and CEO of Cairo Airport Company, Magdy Ishak Azzer, commented that Changi Airport which is one of the top airport hubs in the world has won the Skytrax World’s Best Airport Award a record 12 times. He said they look forward to tapping Changi Airports International’s expertise and experience to implement value adding solutions at Cairo Airport.
Eugene Gan, CEO of CAI, said, that Changi Airports International was pleased to collaborate with Cairo Airport Company. He further stated that they seek to unlock Cairo Airport’s tremendous potential for development, leveraging on its status as one of the busiest airports in Africa by passenger and cargo volumes. He further stated that they also look forward to not only providing impactful solutions in the short term, but to a longer-term partnership with Cairo Airport Company.
CAI has become a leading airport manager investor, and consultant in the international aviation market. As a strategic partner, CAI designs integrated solutions that enable its clients and partners to fulfil their potential of being world-class airports, using CAI’s extensive global experience that spans more than 20 countries and over than 60 airports globally, including Singapore Changi Airport.
This September, Changi Airport International will be taking part in the The Big Global Infrastructure Showcase at the Global Infrastructure Conference in Singapore which will showcase successful delivery of in investment, decarbonisation, skills and new technology.
