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Clashes in southern Tripoli leave 18 killed, many civilians injured
“Seven LNA troops were killed and dozens were wounded in the fighting that took place on the roads leading to the airport in southern Tripoli,” said the LNA spokesperson Ahmed Al-Mismari.
New passenger terminal opens at Hurghada Airport
New terminal’s capacity reaches 7.5 million passengers annually
Trial run for New Administrative Capital’s airport to start Tuesday
The ministry of civil aviation will begin an experimental operation for the New Capital’s airport on Tuesday, after the completion of its operations and the preparation for the reception of flights, state-run MENA news agency reported.
Airstrikes hit Tripoli, Mitiga airport reopened
Clashes escalated after White House announced Trump’s Haftar phone call
Egypt postpones decision to increase tourist entry visa until July
The decision will be applied on 1 July instead of 1 March
Egypt to increase visa fees for incoming tourists by 140%
Authorities will apply the new cost of entry visas for foreign visitors starting in July after the implementation has been postponed by the Prime Minister
No final date set for resumption of Russian flights: Civil Aviation Ministry
Ministry denied that the ongoing security inspection is Russia’s last
Egyptian Airports Company restudies Airport City
Investments exceed EGP 80bn for all phases until 2020, with expected returns of EGP 422bn
Cairo airport authorities arrest suspected IS member coming from Turkey
The prosecution ordered that the suspect be detained for 15 days
Russia transportation minister denies resumption of flights to Egypt in October
Security measures at Egypt airports are constructive, but it is still to early to resume flight between both countries, says minister
Russia’s inspection of airports does not harm our sovereignty: Aviation Minister
A road map has been drawn that will lead to the resumption of flights between Egypt and Russia, says Fathy
Russian delegation visits Egypt to settle unknown fate of flight suspension
Delegation to refer its report to Russian president to issue final decision on resumption of direct flights to Sharm El-Sheikh
Emirates plane catches fire upon landing at Dubai airport
An Emirates plane has been “involved in an accident upon landing” at Dubai’s main airport, officials reported. The Dubai media office has confirmed that all 300 passengers and crew have been safely evacuated
Istanbul reels from suicide bomb attacks
The clean-up continues at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport after assailants detonated explosives claiming at least 41 lives in a city caught up in a spate of terror attacks. Tom Stevenson reports from Istanbul.
Chinese company buys ailing Frankfurt Hahn Airport
A Shanghai construction company has bought a majority share in the long-stagnant airport, hoping to see its business take off again. It’s betting that tourists and trade with Asia will be the salvation.
Germany’s Transportation Ministry lifts embargo on luggage shipments from Sharm El-Sheikh
The decision is based on a recommendation from the German experts that reviewed security in Sharm El Sheikh Airport in March
Russian delegation to arrive in Egypt Sunday to review airport security
No solution has been found to the problem of ensuring the security of Russian tourists in Egypt , but efforts are continuing, says Putin
Ministry of Interior assures security clearance of personal belongings of MS181 hijacker
Passengers arrive in Cairo following MS181 hijack, eyewitnesses give accounts
Local NGOs condemn recent travel bans against political activists
Frequent, illegal travel bans turn Egyptian borders into mass prison, the joint statement read
50% expected decline in airport revenues in Q4 2015
Airlines Company lost part of freight fees and EgyptAir Cargo is the biggest loser, says El-Nahas
Lawyer files report to prosecutor general over passport confiscation
Al-Awady’s passport was confiscated at border control, purportedly for a similarity in names
Egypt reviewing airport security procedures as tourism rate increases: Tourism minister
Ministry of Civil Aviation received two bids to review airport security procedures
57 people fired from French airports: French official
Authorities will inspect personal in workplaces that require extra security
Suspicious object delays Turkish flight from Cairo
Empty plastic box was probably left by passenger, says official
Kremlin: Russia’s Egypt flight ban may last ‘several months’
Italian aircraft makes emergency landing in Hurghada following engine malfunction
There were no losses incurred, pilots in good health condition, according to civil aviation ministry
Italian aircraft makes emergency landing in Hurghada following engine malfunction
There were no losses incurred, pilots in good health condition, according to civil aviation ministry
Relatives of Osama Bin Laden reportedly killed in UK plane crash
Possible MH370 plane part arrives in France for testing
Activist released after being reportedly detained at airport, forcibly disappeared
“We are concerned, as innocent people get killed and their bodies thrown in the desert,” says rights group