Russia's Aeroflot can start flying to Egypt in late February

Aeroflot can start flying from Moscow to Cairo at the turn of February, Chief Executive Officer of the Russian flag carrier Vitaly Savelyev told reporters on Tuesday.

"We are preparing now and hope to sign a security protocol. Our security functions are working in cooperation with Cairo services. We can actually start flights in late February, if all security papers are signed," the top manager said. The protocol will be signed by a special working group, he added.