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AERODOM presented the tentative design of what will be the future new terminal of the Santo Domingo International Airport on Dominican Republic.
As part of the commitments assumed in the renewed and reformed concession contract, VINCI Airports and AERODOM reported the progress in the improvements being carried out in the passenger terminal of the Las Americas International Airport, Jose Francisco Pena Gomez (AILA).
With an investment of more than thirty million dollars, AERODOM with the sponsorship of its shareholder VINCI Airports and the support of the Airport Commission and the Airport Department, is executing projects that include the remodeling of the Departures and Arrivals area, roof renovation, facades, illumination, information and air conditioning systems, as well as the expansion and renovation of the vehicle parking so that this important terminal reflects a more modern and functional appearance..
Apart from the improvements in the terminal that we will continue talking about in this post, AERODOM presented the tentative design of the new terminal, whose characteristics and more details I share with you in this video:
The vehicle parking lot is currently being expanded and remodeled., with the addition of 400 additional spaces for Long Term, which also includes the renewal of the bearing layer, improving the distribution and flow of vehicles; as well as the renovation of the gardens in the area.
Check-in lobbies in the Departures area; as well as the entire Arrivals area will receive a complete renovation that includes changing floors and ceilings, as well as remodeling the decoration with new elements.
With the purpose of achieving a successful and sustainable environmental transition, a roof of about 3,600 square meters in the northern terminal of AILA that will allow the recovery of rainwater for reuse. It is also in the final phase of construction and commissioning of an additional solar energy plant of 1.3 MWP on the roof of the terminal, which, together with the existing ones, will take the solar park of said airport to 5 MWP.
Seeking to modernize the appearance of the terminal building, coverings will be installed (ventilated facade type) on the entire front of the building on its aerial side. Equally, Progress is being made in the construction and installation of a new Baggage Management System (BHS), which includes management with modern security inspection and baggage classification machines, with triple redundancy.
“These investments reflect the commitment of AERODOM and our parent company VINCI Airports to offer airport terminals with world-class infrastructure and services in terms of quality and safety that satisfy the needs of our users and encourage the development of the airline industry in our country”, pointed out Mónica Infante Henriquez, CEO of AERODOM.
All construction and remodeling works to be carried out at AILA are expected to be completed in December 2024, except for the baggage handling system which will be completed in June 2025. During its realization, Normal airport operations will be maintained, Therefore, a detailed communication and signage plan will be implemented that seeks to minimize inconvenience during the construction process..
Along with these immediate improvements to the existing terminal, Work is underway on the design of the new AILA passenger terminal, to accommodate the double-digit growth in passenger traffic that the Dominican Republic has experienced. This new terminal will begin construction in 2025 with an investment of 250 millions of dollars, and will have a capacity of 4 million passengers per year.
The Las Américas International Airport – José Francisco Peña Gómez is the main air terminal of the Dominican Republic due to its location and ranks second in passenger flow in the country..
VINCI Airports is the world's leading private airport operator, more than 70 airports in 13 countries.
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