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The authorities of the Peru they announced that, again, the inauguration of the nueva terminal of Lima International Airport. LAP press photo
The Government, in coordination with Lima Airport Partners (LAP) and meeting the needs of the aeronautical community (Airlines, service operators, among others); has decided to reschedule the start of operations of the new Jorge Chavez International Airport for him 30 march 2025, in order to prioritize security, regularity and operational efficiency, aligning with international civil aviation safety standards.
The inauguration is postponed
The decision was announced on 15 from January, a few days before what would have been the inauguration of the 29 of this month, by the Minister of Transport and Communications, Raul Perez Reyes, after holding a coordination meeting with all representatives of the aeronautical community: LAP, the Association of International Air Transport Companies (NOT), the International Air Transport Association (THERE IT IS), the Supervisory Body for Investment in Public Use Transport Infrastructure (Ostrich) and the Urban Transportation Authority (MORE), among other actors.
“For the Government it is a priority to guarantee security, efficiency and regularity of air operations, in accordance with the highest civil aviation safety standards. In that sense, We have agreed to establish a period of 60 days of tests on the air side and the ground side, to ensure a safe and quality start of operations for users”, Minister Pérez Reyes detailed during the meeting.
This additional period will allow comprehensive operational tests to be carried out, identify areas of improvement, make the necessary corrections and ensure that the dealership's operational personnel, airlines and specialized services (catering, transport, security, among others) are fully trained and familiar with the new terminal flow.
“Starting operations at an airport is a complex process. Thus, The opening strategy will be carefully coordinated between LAP, the DGAC of the MTC and the airport community. next week, in coordination with the concessionaire and all actors involved, "It will be decided whether the start of operations of the new airport will be carried out in phases or in a comprehensive manner.", stressed the head of the MTC.
The general manager of LAP participated in the meeting, Juan José Salmon; the general manager of AETAI, Carlos Gutierrez; he country manager of IATA, Martin La Rosa, the president of Ositran, Veronica Zambrano; and the president of the ATU, David Hernandez, as well as representatives of the entire aeronautical community.
“This change will allow us to move forward with the start-up process., with the aim that the entire airport community is 100 % ready for operations at the new airport. “Articulated work will be key in these last weeks and the joint commitment for a gradual start that will guarantee a better experience for all airport users”, highlighted the general manager of LAP.
From the Government, in coordination with the entire airport community, we will continue working to ensure a safe transition, orderly and efficient towards the new terminal.s
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