Doha:Jordan and Libya have formalized an agreement to introduce the Amman-Misrata route to their scheduled air routes, allowing national airlines from both countries to operate seven weekly flights each.
According to Jordan News Agency, the memorandum of understanding was signed during the Eighth Meeting of the Directors General of Civil Aviation-Middle East Region in Doha, Qatar. The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) has stated that this arrangement is expected to facilitate passenger travel and bolster economic and trade exchanges between Jordan and Libya.
During the meeting, the Jordanian delegation, led by CARC Chief Commissioner Capt. Daifallah Farajat, engaged in discussions with an Egyptian delegation about increasing seat capacity and air traffic between Amman and Cairo. This comes in response to growing demand and the commencement of operations at Amman City Airport, aiming to enhance passenger travel, as well as trade and tourism, between Jordan and Egypt.
The regional meeting concluded with the participation of heads and representatives of civil aviation authorities who discussed various topics including aviation safety, air navigation, aviation security, air transport, the environment, and sustainability. The participants also explored strategies to enhance regional cooperation and integration, adhering to the standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization.
The commission emphasized that Jordan's involvement in this regional meeting underscores its commitment to strengthening its regional and international presence, as well as developing partnerships that serve national interests and support regional civil aviation initiatives.