Civil Aviation Director: International Flights at Khartoum Airport Ready to Resume; Decision Now in the Hands of Airlines

Cairo – Sudanhorizon – Sabah Moussa

The Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority, Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mohammed Abdullah, confirmed that all necessary arrangements have been completed for the resumption of international air traffic at Khartoum Airport.

In an exclusive statement to Sudanhorizon, Abdullah said that all civil aviation procedures and requirements for resuming international flights to, from, and through Khartoum Airport have been finalized. He noted that what remains relates to procedures specific to international airlines. He added that the Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority is working in full coordination with the regional offices of the International Civil Aviation Organization to ensure the highest safety standards in airport operations and air navigation within Sudanese airspace.

Abdullah explained that the return of international traffic primarily depends on the airlines themselves, in coordination with the Sudan Airports Company, noting that the role of the Civil Aviation Authority remains regulatory and coordinative in ensuring compliance with international safety standards and requirements.

Regarding Sudanese airlines operating from Khartoum to destinations outside Sudan, Abdullah said that some flights by Sudanese carriers have already been operated to Khartoum via Port Sudan Airport, in order to facilitate travel for Sudanese citizens, especially patients and individuals with special needs. He also mentioned that a number of charter and private flights have operated from Cairo to Khartoum.

As for direct flights from Cairo to Khartoum, he stated that these also depend on airline-specific procedures, referring to Sudan Airways, Badr Airlines, and Tarco Aviation. He indicated that, based on the progress made, direct flights are expected to resume very soon.

On the security situation, Abdullah affirmed that all security agencies are working in full coordination and with complete commitment to ensure the safety of citizens, visitors, and facilities. He denied reports suggesting the existence of an agreement not to target Khartoum Airport in exchange for not targeting Nyala Airport, stating that he had not heard of such an arrangement and stressing that the state does not need such agreements, given its full capability to protect its facilities.

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