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El-Sisi Inaugurates 2026 El Alamein International Airshow With Nikos Christodoulides Attending
President El-Sisi inaugurated the second El Alamein Airshow at El Alamein Airport. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides attended the opening ceremony.
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Egyptian Gazette
“The ministry’s pavilion features a miniature model of several halls at the Grand Egyptian Museum, including replicas of artefacts from the collection of ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun.”Read the original ↗
The Aviationist
“Russia unveiled a series of stealthy air-launched effects meant to be employed by the Su-57E fifth generation fighter.”Read the original ↗
The Egyptian Gazette stresses tourism promotion, while The Aviationist spotlights Russia’s stealthy weapons debut at the airshow.
El Alamein Airshow Opens
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated the second edition of the El Alamein International Airshow at El Alamein International Airport on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast on September 8, 2026, with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides attending the opening ceremony.
“President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated on Tuesday, September 8, 2026”
The opening ceremony included a documentary on the airshow, a tour of the exhibition halls, and aerial shows by the Egyptian Air Force and teams from Russia, Spain, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, France and India.
The Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said its pavilion at the second El Alamein International Airshow and Space Exhibition runs through September 10, and it features a miniature model of several halls at the Grand Egyptian Museum including replicas of artefacts from the collection of ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun.
Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy said the ministry’s participation aimed to introduce visitors and participants to Egypt’s ancient civilisation and archaeological treasures under the slogan “Egypt… unmatched diversity.”
Airlines Announce Deals
At the El Alamein Airshow, Air Cairo placed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft, described as the Egyptian carrier’s first direct purchase from the European manufacturer.
AeroXplorer said the airline announced the agreement at the El Alamein Airshow and positioned the deal as a cornerstone of a decade-long expansion strategy, with Air Cairo outlining plans to operate 130 aircraft by 2034.
The Global Times reported that aircraft were on display at the El Alamein International Airshow at El Alamein International Airport in El Dabaa, Egypt, on Sept. 8, 2026, as El-Sisi inaugurated the second edition.
AeroXplorer also said the order represents a shift for the Cairo-based operator, which historically built its fleet through leasing arrangements rather than direct manufacturer purchases.
Military Displays and Backers
The United States deployed F-15E Strike Eagles, F-16 Fighting Falcons, A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, and C-130J Super Hercules transports to Egypt for the El Alamein International Air Show 2026, which opened on September 8.
“The United States deployed F-15E Strike Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons”
Noticias de Israel said the event brings together more than 80 countries and 50 aircraft, and that more than 25 American companies are part of the United States pavilion.
IndexBox said Boeing would take part as a Silver Sponsor at the El Alamein Airshow 2026, with Boeing’s senior vice president and president of Boeing Global, Dr Brendan Nelson, emphasizing Egypt’s status as one of the region’s most significant defense and security partners.
IndexBox added that Boeing’s exhibit would feature platforms including the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter, and the KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft, and it cited Boeing’s association with the Egyptian Air Force dating back to 1979.