Indonesia plans to build 39 new airports
Project aims to expand air connectivity between regions and support economic growth
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Indonesia plans to build 39 new airports across the country. The project is expected to expand the national air network, improve connectivity between regions and support more balanced economic development. As reported by Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a partner of TV BRICS.
According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation at the Indonesian Ministry of Transport, the implementation of the plan will increase the number of airports in the country from 257 to 296.
The Director General of Civil Aviation, Lukman F. Laisa, stated that the expansion of the network reflects the government’s commitment to improving transport links with border areas, remote regions and less developed areas.
The development of airport infrastructure in Indonesia is hampered by the country’s geographical characteristics, as it is considered the world’s largest archipelago. The new airports are to be built in areas of wetlands, peatlands, mountainous regions and small, isolated islands.
Future projects must prioritise safety, sustainability, the use of advanced technologies and the adaptation of infrastructure to climate change. The Ministry of Transport also intends to strengthen the training of aviation professionals, including in the use of artificial intelligence, as well as supporting the attainment of internationally recognised professional certifications.
Experts also highlighted the importance of closer cooperation between government bodies, industry professionals and other stakeholders in the aviation sector.
The other BRICS countries are also actively developing their transport and aviation infrastructure, modernising airports, expanding aviation networks and strengthening tourism and economic links within their regions.
A new airport, Negele Borena Geda, has opened in southern Ethiopia. According to the authorities, it will improve transport links to the Borena region, facilitate the movement of passengers and cargo, promote trade, tourism and cross-border cooperation, and help attract new investment and create further opportunities for economic development. Scheduled flights will operate three times a week, reports ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva described the developments in the country’s aviation sector as a "true revolution" during the opening of three modernised airports in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul – Campo Grande, Corumba and Ponta Pora. The terminals at these airports have been expanded, their capacity increased, new check-in and departure areas added, jet bridges installed and passenger services improved, as reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS.
Egypt is actively developing new airports to support the economy and tourism. Projects include the airport in the New Administrative Capital, Sphinx Airport, Berenice Airport and Al Bardawil Airport. New terminals are being built at these airports, runways are being extended and modern equipment is being introduced, enabling them to cope with the growth in passenger numbers and improve transport links between regions, reports Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS.
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