In 2026, the global balance of air power continues to reflect both historic military dominance and rapid modernisation efforts, particularly across Asia.
Egypt
Riyadh Air (RX) announces daily nonstop flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) on state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Jet2 (LS) has officially announced the launch of year-round flights and holidays to Hurghada (HRG) and Sharm-El-Sheikh (SSH), Egypt, introducing direct Red Sea travel from multiple UK airports.
Jet2 will relaunch flights to Egypt in 2027 with new links from major UK cities to Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, marking its first return to the Red Sea in more than a decade.
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An EasyJet (U2) Airbus A320 flight narrowly avoided disaster when it flew dangerously close to a mountain while descending toward Hurghada (HRG).
EgyptAir (MS) customers are set to embark on journeys to destinations worldwide aboard brand-new Airbus A350-900s following the airline’s announcement of an order for 10 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow.
The Egypt International Airshow is set to take place on 2-5 September 2024 at the new El Alamein International Airport, El Dabaa, Matrouh Governorate.