Egypt announces aviation security deal

Leading British aviation security firm, Restrata, has been appointed to deliver an aviation security programme for airports across Egypt, including Sharm el-Sheikh and the Red Sea Riviera.



The announcement is the latest step in Egypt's upgrading of its security, ensuring a long-term, high level of security at all airports.

Restrata will advise Egypt's leading private security firm, Falcon Group International, which has been tasked by the Ministry of Civil Aviation to provide security at the country's airports.

Using its experience of working with airports across the world, including London Heathrow, Restrata and Falcon will train 7,000 security staff over the next six months.

The two firms have also agreed to establish a training institute, which will support long-term sustainability of the partnership.

Restrata has a deep understanding of airport security and operations, new technology, and aviation regulation. The partnership was commended by the British Ambassador to Egypt and the Ministry of Civil Aviation as further progress in rebuilding travel between Britain and Egypt.

The British Ambassador, John Casson, said: "Nothing is more important than the safety of British and Egyptian people as they travel between our countries. I'm proud that Britain is Egypt's leading and most active partner on the road to a world class airport security system that could be a model for the world. Today's new UK-Egypt partnership is another important step on that road."

(culled from www.sportdiver.co.uk)