Fast Growing Middle East Low Cost Carrier Appoints Captain Ahmed Shanan as Chairman

Cairo, Egypt based low-cost carrier Air Cairo has announced the appointment of Captain Ahmed Shanan as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors as of Tuesday, March 5, 2024, succeeding Mr. Hussein Sharif, who submitted his resignation from the Board.

Captain Ahmed Shanan was the General Manager of air operations at the company, a certified trainer from the ICAO organization and the general manager of safety and quality at the company.

The Board of Directors expressed confidence in Captain Shanan and affirmed his confidence in his ability to lead the company at this important time.

Shanan thanked the Board of Directors for their trust and expressed its absolute commitment to achieving the vision and objectives of the company.

In particular, Shanan stressed the importance of continuing the growth process and diversifying services in line with the objectives set for the strategic plan 2027, as Air Cairo relies on a 20-year track record of success and benefiting from the expertise and experience of its employees capable of preserving and enhancing Air Cairo’s gains.

Air Cairo currently operates:

  • 6 ATR72-600
  • 23 Airbus A320
  • 3 ERJ190

Source: Air Cairo

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Source: Viliam Visokai (F Air)
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