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Istanbul's New Airport Ready for 55%

The construction of the new Istanbul Airport has been completed at 55%. The main terminal with a capacity of 90 million passengers, three runways and ancillary facilities will be ready by the end of the first stage of construction and opening in 2018. About this reported Huseyin Keskin, CEO of ?GA Airport Operation during a meeting with the head Angela Gittens ACI World, which took place at the facility.

According to him, the construction of the air traffic control tower has already been completed. Also, the excavation work for the first runway, 3,750 m long and 60 m wide, as well as all taxiways, are almost ready.

“Despite the difficult winter conditions in 2016/17, we aim to complete the first stage of investment in 2018 and partially launch the facility,” he said. Huseyin Keskin.

He also clarified that the new airport in Istanbul (INA) will become the largest hub in Europe by the early 2020s. With its favourable geographical position as a natural bridge, INA will position itself as one of the world's leading airports and provide excellent connectivity between East and West.

"Many destinations can now be reached from Istanbul within four hours due to the city's convenient geographical location. The growing importance of Ataturk Airport, which has doubled its passenger numbers in the last five years, is a testament to Istanbul's importance as a European aviation hub. The new airport will enable the construction of an alternative air silk route connecting East and West," the speaker emphasized.

Speaking of new opportunities that the market will receive after the opening of INA, He specified that as a hub, the airport will offer an extensive flight network, significant cost advantages and opportunities for healthy competition.

“The role of Istanbul is important – this city as a transition point to global routes allows us to reduce flight times and flexibly use different types of aircraft. Around 100 airlines will offer their services at INA. In July 2017, GA Airport Operation signed several important agreements with six major Turkish carriers.

According to the expert, routes to Europe from India and China will be laid through Istanbul.

Also, according to design calculations, the new Istanbul airport will add 4.9% to Turkey's GNP.

According to IATA, in the next 35-40 years The global aviation industry will grow twice as fast as the average economic growth rate.

"Turkey must build INA to set new standards and meet future demand. INA will contribute 4.9% to the national income per capita. In addition, the airport will provide employment to 225,000 people and contribute $40 billion to the Turkish economy by 2025," he said. Huseyin Keskin.

Source: trn-news.ru

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