In a significant move to advance global aviation standards, the Dominican Republic and Egypt have formalized a collaborative framework through a signed letter of intent. This agreement, established between the Higher Academy of Aeronautical Sciences (ASCA) of the Dominican Republic and the Egyptian Aviation Academy, aims to bolster academic and technical cooperation in the field of international civil aviation.
The partnership is designed to enhance training programs and capacity-building initiatives within the aeronautical sector. Its primary objective is to support the safe, orderly, and sustainable expansion of civil aviation operations in both regions. The signing ceremony took place during an official institutional visit to Egypt, underscoring the commitment of both nations to fostering international dialogue.
Leading the Dominican delegation was Igor Rodríguez Durán, Director General of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), alongside Deputy Director General Paola Aimée Plá Puello. Their participation extended to a broader dialogue session between civil aviation authorities from Latin America and Africa. The Egyptian representation included Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, and Amr El Sharkawy, Director General of Civil Aviation and head of the EGYPTAIR Training Academy.
As part of the official agenda, Dominican officials conducted extensive technical tours of pivotal Egyptian aviation institutions. These visits included the Civil Aviation Authority, key airport and air navigation service providers, and EGYPTAIR’s comprehensive training, maintenance, and engineering facilities. The exchanges emphasized practical knowledge transfer and the reinforcement of bilateral ties, setting a precedent for future international aviation collaborations.