Air Cairo, via its official Facebook account, announced plans to commence a weekly Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to Bologna, Italy, service on October 28; a weekly Hurghada, Egypt, to Milan–Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy, service on October 29; a weekly Luxor, Egypt, to Milan Malpensa service on October 29 and a weekly Sharm El Sheikh-Venice, Italy, service on November 02.

Marsa Alam International Airport set a new record on July 17, celebrating a milestone of 100,000 flights.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is further expanding its Geneva, Switzerland-based network with new service to Hurghada, Egypt, to be introduced with the start of the 2018/19 winter timetables.

Emirates unveiled its 42nd dedicated lounge across its global network at Cairo International Airport.

National Aviation Services, described as one of the fastest growing aviation services providers in emerging markets, inaugurated its Pearl Lounge at Cairo International Airport recently.

Etihad Airways anticipates introducing a 299-seat next-generation Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner on its daily mid-morning schedule from Abu Dhabi to Cairo, Egypt from October 28.