Cairo, Egypt — 13 October 2026
MedAire's 2nd Aviation Security Summit
MedAire's 2nd Aviation Security Summit took place in Cairo on 13 October 2026, bringing together 60 aviation professionals and industry leaders from across the Gulf, Middle East, and Europe. The summit set out to confront the evolving challenges shaping aviation security and operational resilience head-on.
This year's event included a combination of expert panels, fireside chats, and open dialogue driving a deeper, more collaborative conversation about the future of aviation security in an increasingly complex world.
Special Guest
H.E. Dr. Sameh El-Hefny
MedAire was honoured to welcome Egypt's Minister of Civil Aviation to the summit, whose presence underscored the strategic importance of government-industry partnership in advancing aviation security collaboration across the region.
H.E. Dr. Sameh El-Hefny
Egypt's Minister of Civil Aviation
Capt Ahmed Adel (Chairman & CEO EgyptAir Holding Company), Dr. Sameh El-Hefny (Minister of Civil Aviation), Hany Bakr (SVP Aviation Security)
Shouq Gallab & Nigina Kamilova
Marketing & Operations team
60+
Professionals
3
Regions
Represented
2nd
Annual Summit
7
Key Discussion
Topics
Panel Discussion with Airline CEOs
Strategic Aviation Operations: Balancing Security Realities with Commercial and Operational Priorities
Key discussions focused on:
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State Level National Aviation Security Strategy and Oversight |
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Air Carriers' CEOs Strategic Planning Focus on risks, threats, and the ability to operate in an uncertain era. |
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Regional Security Risks Navigating the impact of regional conflicts on aviation operations. |
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Intelligence-Led Decision-Making Turning actionable intelligence into timely, informed decisions. |
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Industry Collaboration
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Crisis Management Enhancing operational resilience in an evolving security landscape. |
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Digital Innovation Exploring new capabilities in aviation security risk management. |
Peter Tuggey, MedAire Managing Director
Keynote Address - MedAire's 40 Year Journey
Harris Markopoulos, Head of Security
Aegean Airlines
Reely Rajan, MedAire Business Development Director
Overview of MedAire Solutions
Fireside Chat
Ask The Minister
Hany Bakr
Interactive Discussion
Marwan Eiwess
Global AVSEC Outlook
Capt Mohammed Aziz, Sameh Fawzi
CAA Chairmen Overview
Shereen Farid
CEO AlMasria Universal Airlines
Air Carrier CAA Panel Discussion
Bridging the Gap: Integrated Risk Management Between States and Air Carriers
"Through industry dialogue and expert perspectives, the summit reinforced the importance of collaboration, proactive risk management, and adaptability in addressing emerging aviation security challenges."
The MedAire Team
A few of the friendly faces behind our team across Cairo, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the UK.
Our Commitment
MedAire remains committed to supporting the aviation industry in navigating evolving risks and strengthening security and operational resilience worldwide.
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