Egypt's airport modernization boosted by smart baggage and AI analytics

Fenergi made his comments in response to Ahram Online’s questions on Thursday, the day of the launch of SITA’s Baggage IT Insights 2025 report.

“The recent launch of the Smart Control Center (SCC) in Cairo exemplifies the country’s commitment to digital transformation in aviation, offering real-time oversight and improved coordination,” Fenergi explained. 

“By implementing automated self-service bag drops, real-time tracking, and AI-driven analytics, Egyptian airports can enhance operational efficiency, reduce mishandling rates, and align with global standards,” he continued.

Fenergi added that these advancements will improve the passenger experience and support Egypt’s broader goals of boosting tourism and economic development, positioning the country as a regional leader in smart aviation.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is working with the Egyptian government to advise on introducing public-private partnerships (PPPs) at 11 airports to improve infrastructure, connectivity, and passenger services.

In response to a question about how smart infrastructure and data-driven baggage solutions helped the Middle East and Africa achieve one of the lowest mishandled bag rates globally in 2024, despite increased passenger volumes, Fenergi noted that the region achieved a mishandling rate of 6.02 bags per 1,000 passengers.