Egypt denies emergency closure of airspace (official statement)


10:09 p.m

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Cairo – Masrawy:
The Cabinet Media Center denied the news that spread regarding a decision to emergency close Egyptian airspace.

The Media Center explained in a statement today, Sunday, that it had contacted the Ministry of Civil Aviation, which denied the news, stressing that there was no truth to the emergency closure of Egyptian airspace, and that no decisions had been issued in this regard by any official body.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation stressed that Egyptian airspace, as well as air traffic, are operating normally without interruption, with various Egyptian airports continuing to operate all flights regularly according to daily operating schedules, except for flights heading to some countries. As a result of its airspace being closed to air traffic, it called on citizens not to be led by such false news, but to obtain information from its reliable sources.

The Media Center appealed to all media outlets and users of social networking sites to ensure accuracy and objectivity in publishing news, and to communicate with the relevant authorities to ensure before publishing information that is not based on any facts and leads to creating confusion among citizens. To report any rumors or false information, please send to the numbers (WhatsApp) of the Cabinet Media Center (01155508688 – 01155508851) 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or via email (rumors@idsc.net.eg).

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