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Amman — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published a study examining the economic and employment contributions of aviation, including aviation-related tourism, to Egypt's economy. Data from 2023 indicates that aviation accounts for USD 21.1 billion in economic activity, representing 5.3% of Egypt’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The sector also supports 1.4 million jobs, including 32,800 direct jobs in airlines, and handled 338,600 tonnes of air cargo.
"Aviation is a key contributor to Egypt’s economy. Directly and through its well-developed tourism industry, aviation supports nearly 1.4 million jobs. And over 5% of Egypt’s GDP has close links to aviation. Importantly, the Egyptian government is using the aviation sector as a strategic enabler for its economic and social development. I was encouraged by the Minister of Civil Aviation’s reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to continued close collaboration with IATA in order to further expand aviation’s benefits to Egypt—guided by global standards and best practices across all areas of aviation, including safety, sustainability, cost-efficiency, skills development, and more," stated Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice-President for Africa and Middle East. This was following a meeting with Dr. Sameh Elhefny, Egypt's Minister of Civil Aviation.
IATA has identified three key priorities for Egypt to enhance the benefits derived from aviation. One of these is cost-efficiency. As the country invests in infrastructure like Cairo International, Borg El Arab, and Sphinx International airports, IATA advises the government to collaborate with airline users to adhere to global best practices. This collaboration is intended to prevent unnecessary financial burdens on airlines and passengers.
