Abou Ghaly Motors Group and Airbus Helicopters Join Forces to Develop Egypt’s Civil Helicopter Market

El Alamein, Egypt – Abou Ghaly Motors Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Helicopters to jointly explore and develop Egypt’s civil helicopter market, in a move aimed at supporting the country’s Vision 2030 objectives and strengthening public and private aviation capabilities.

The agreement was signed as part of the 2026 El Alamein International Airshow agenda in El Alamein City, held under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The signing ceremony was attended by Philippe Tabarot, France’s Minister of Transport; Eric Chevallier, Ambassador of France to Egypt; Captain Sameh El-Hefny, Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation; and Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company.

Under the MoU, Abou Ghaly Motors Group and Airbus Helicopters will collaborate on business opportunities aimed at expanding vertical mobility services in Egypt. The partnership will combine Airbus Helicopters’ advanced civil helicopter platforms with Abou Ghaly Motors Group’s local presence, market expertise, infrastructure and extensive business network.

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The two companies intend to support the development of helicopter-based services across a range of sectors, including tourism, energy, medical services, VIP transportation and corporate aviation, while contributing to the broader development of Egypt’s civil aviation and advanced air mobility ecosystem.

Eng. Mohamed Abou Ghaly, President and CEO of Abou Ghaly Motors Group, said the partnership would create new opportunities for the country’s mobility sector.

“This collaboration with Airbus Helicopters will open new frontiers, taking mobility for Egypt’s tourism, energy, medical, VIP and corporate sectors to new heights.”

Amr Seoudy, Vice President of Abou Ghaly Motors Group, described the agreement as a major milestone following extensive discussions between the two companies.

“This defining milestone is the culmination of a lengthy series of discussions between both parties, leading to this important agreement and unlocking the potential of a transformative partnership. It reflects our confidence in the significant opportunities ahead and our shared ambition to help shape the future of advanced air mobility and civil aviation services in Egypt.”

For his part, Mickael Bertrand, Head of Sales for North Africa at Airbus Helicopters, welcomed the partnership and highlighted its long-term potential.

“Airbus Helicopters is proud to partner with Abou Ghaly Motors Group as we collectively drive the future of mobility in the region. This agreement marks a significant first step in our collaboration, combining our industry-leading expertise in private and business aviation transport with Abou Ghaly Motors Group’s growth ambitions. By providing state-of-the-art platforms tailored precisely to their operational needs, we are laying the foundation for a dynamic and long-term partnership.”

The agreement represents an important step toward expanding Egypt’s civil helicopter ecosystem and introducing advanced vertical mobility solutions to meet the evolving needs of both public and private-sector customers.