TIRANA, June 20/ATA/-In the context of National Transport Plan 2018-2021, CEO of Albanian Civil Aviation Authority Krislen Keri presented the priority and objectives of aviation. Keri said that the list of strategic priority carries building of Vlora Airport and putting into operation of Kukës airport.
Speaking about Vlora airport, Keri said that implementation of the project will need about 24 months from the day the works kick off. Vlora airport is expected to bring an extraordinary development to the tourist zone of Vlora, but even to tourism in Albania, said he.
Another objective is putting into operation of Kukës airport. It has a capacity of 1 million passengers and it will have a great impact to the country as well as Kosovo. According to projects, this airport will be of the ultra low cost category.
The aviation industry assumes an extraordinary importance nowadays as 80% of the tourists in the world chose the air transport with a high impact to tourism and economy.
In short-term period, it is forecast an increase in the number of flights at “Mother Teresa” International Airport, new lines and charter flights.
According to projections, during the peak of the tourist season there will be up to 35-36 flights per day./m.z//r.e/p.s./
