EgyptAir Maintenance engineers were honored for their excellence in modernizing the Airbus A320 fleet in record time
Under the patronage and in the presence of Dr. Sameh El-Hafny, Minister of Civil Aviation, and pilot Ahmed Adel, President of the Holding Company for EgyptAir, the cadres of the EgyptAir Company for Maintenance and Technical Works were honored in a ceremony organized by the Egyptian Aircraft Engineers Association.
The ceremony was attended by Engineer Ibrahim Fathi, President of the EgyptAir Company for Maintenance and Technical Works, Engineer Mabrouk Amer, Deputy Captain of the Engineers Syndicate, Engineer Amani El-Naggar, President of the Egyptian Aircraft Engineers Association, and a group of EgyptAir leaders. For maintenance and technical works.
The honor came in appreciation of the distinguished efforts of the engineering cadres and their achievement in implementing the technical updates on the A320 fleet with high efficiency and in a record time not exceeding 8 hours, without any impact on the regularity of operation or flight schedules, which reflects the professional excellence of the technical and engineering staff and the Ministry’s support in enhancing the readiness of the civil aviation system and relying on qualified national competencies in accordance with the highest international standards.
During his speech, Dr. Sameh presented Al-Hafny expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the engineers and technicians at EgyptAir Maintenance and Technical Works Company, praising the successes they achieved and the high professionalism they demonstrated during the implementation of the work, stressing that their efforts were appreciated by the airline companies dealing with them. Al-Hafni also thanked To the Egyptian Society of Aircraft Engineers for this initiative, which reflects true appreciation for national competencies and highlights the pivotal role of the technical and engineering staff in supporting the civil aviation sector.
The Minister of Civil Aviation explained that the most prominent achievement was the implementation of technical updates on the Airbus A320 fleet with high efficiency and in record time, which was achieved thanks to the efficiency of the human element and the supportive and stimulating work environment, stressing that this achievement reflects the ability of workers in the civil aviation sector to respond quickly and professionally to global challenges in the field of the transportation industry. Air, and enhances Egypt’s position as a leading regional center in aircraft maintenance and repair.
For his part, pilot Ahmed Adel, Chairman of the Holding Company for EgyptAir, confirmed that the work teams at EgyptAir Maintenance and Technical Works Company, one of the companies affiliated with the national company It was one of the first teams in the world to deal efficiently with the emergency technical directive issued by Airbus, following the detection of a software defect in one of the A320 aircraft control systems.
He pointed out that this achievement would not have been achieved without the tireless efforts of the technical and engineering staff, stressing his appreciation to them and their families for the continuous support, and pointing out that the work teams succeeded in implementing all the required technical procedures, which included reviewing and examining the fleet and documenting the results in accordance with international rules and standards, with full commitment. With operating schedules, which highlights the main role of the maintenance system as one of the strategic pillars for the sustainability of the national carrier’s operations.
For his part, Engineer Ibrahim Fathi, President of EgyptAir Maintenance and Technical Works Company, explained that dealing with the situation began from the first moments, within the framework of direct follow-up from the pilot Ahmed Adel, President of the Holding Company for EgyptAir, after notifying the company of “Airbus”’s intention to To issue urgent technical instructions. He added that this coordination resulted in the activation of technical emergency plans and immediate preparation for implementation, ensuring continued regularity of operation and maintenance of the highest safety standards.
Fathi indicated that at the same time direct communication was made with Airbus, and the formation of a crisis group that included engineering and maintenance teams and the operations center, with a clear distribution of tasks to ensure speedy implementation and unaffected flight movement… stressing that the maintenance teams succeeded in exploiting the downtime periods before flights to carry out the download of the required software and conduct precise operational tests in record time, which prevented No plane remains on the ground, *pointing out that these efforts received official praise from Airbus, which ranked EgyptAir among the first airlines globally in efficiently managing this crisis. The most accurate and dangerous technological fields. Emphasizing that what has been achieved today in the A320 aircraft is evidence that investing in engineering human resources is an investment in Egypt’s future.
Engineer Mabrouk Amer, on behalf of Engineer Tariq Al-Nabrawy, Head of the Engineers Syndicate, also handed over the union’s shield to Engineer Ibrahim Fathi in appreciation And in honor of EgyptAir Maintenance and Technical Works Company, the ancient engineering edifice and its pioneering role in the region.
In conclusion, Engineer Amani El-Naggar, President of the Egyptian Society of Aircraft Engineers, explained that this ceremony is held in appreciation of the role of the Egyptian engineer and his great efforts, and is an important opportunity to highlight the value of the aircraft engineering profession and the basic pillar it represents for aviation safety and the reputation of national companies, adding: “We are proud of the members of the Society who continue to raise the banner of technical innovation in The skies of Egypt."
The work teams participating in implementing the technical updates and managing the situation efficiently were honored, and were given certificates of appreciation and commemorative shields, in a celebratory atmosphere that embodied the spirit of pride and pride in a national achievement that reflects the efficiency and capabilities of the Egyptian civil aviation system.
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