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# RUSSIA: Egypt Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With Russia To Increase Direct Flights
- URL: https://insideaviation.news/russia-egypt-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-russia-to-increase-direct-flights/
- Published: 2026-10-19T07:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-19T07:00:00.000Z
- Description: MOSCOW, Russia: Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority initialled a memorandum of understanding with the Russian Ministry of Transport to increase direct flights.
- Author: Inside Aviation News
- Tags: Russia, Egypt, Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority, Regulatory

MOSCOW, Russia

- The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority has initialled a memorandum of understanding with the Russian Ministry of Transport.
- The step follows negotiations between the two sides to expand air transport cooperation.
- The proposed agreement allows approved carriers to operate more direct flights between Egypt and Russia. No specifics were disclosed.
- The Russian delegation was led by Deputy Transport Minister Vladimir Potishkin.
- Egyptian side was represented by Sameh Fawzy, head of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority.
- The Russian Ministry of Transport stated Egypt remains a popular destination, with Russian carriers transporting about 2 million passengers in 2025.
- New agreements are expected to boost air transport between the two countries and provide more options for passengers.

**Sources:**

- [Al Ouroba](https://www.alouroba.com/66552?ref=insideaviation.news)
- [Russian MOT PR](https://www.vk.ru/wall-153249204%5F26090?ref=insideaviation.news)