Egyptian airline Air Cairo is preparing to resume a direct air service between Cairo and Dakar and is considering closer cooperation with Air Senegal in training and cargo transportation. The strategy could contribute to strengthening air and trade links between Egypt and Senegal.
On the sidelines of the Alamein–Africa Business Forum, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye received on Saturday Hussein Sherif Fahmi, Chairman and CEO of Air Cairo, Egypt’s second-largest airline.
The discussions focused in particular on the resumption of a direct air link between Cairo and Dakar, which is currently being prepared by the Egyptian carrier. The relaunch of this route would strengthen connections between the two capitals and facilitate travel for businesspeople, tourists and economic operators.
Training and cargo at the heart of the partnership
Air Cairo also expressed its willingness to support Air Senegal in developing its technical capabilities. The cooperation could notably cover the training of engineers, mechanics and flight crew employed by the Senegalese airline.
Cargo transportation is another potential area of development. Air Cairo is considering opening a cargo route between Egypt and Senegal to support trade between the two countries and facilitate the movement of goods.
According to the Egyptian executive, Senegal’s geographical position represents a major strategic asset. Located on the western edge of the African continent, the country has a natural opening toward Africa, Europe and the Americas, potentially strengthening its role within international air transport and logistics networks.
The prospect of enhanced cooperation between Air Cairo and Air Senegal therefore goes beyond the resumption of a regular passenger service. It could encompass skills development, maintenance, cargo transportation and the expansion of commercial connections, at a time when both countries are seeking to strengthen their economic relations.
For Senegal, the development of new air routes and cargo capacity could provide an important lever for supporting foreign trade, tourism and economic exchanges with African and international markets.
