Friday the Prime Minister, Laurent Lamothe, accompanied by including officials of the National Airports Authority (AAN), representatives of the American Airlines (AA) and the American Transportation Safety (TSA) Administration, conducted an assessment of the expansion of the international airport work in Cap Haitien.

The Head of Government met with representatives of AA in Haiti and different construction firms involved in the implementation and supervision of works in Cap-Haitien International Airport [Hugo Chavez International Airport - www.haitilibre.com/en/news-8410-haiti-politic-the-name-hugo-chavez-international-airport-divides.html ] in order to inquire about the progress of work at 27 days of the inaugural flight of American Airlines, on 2 October.

The construction of the runway, with a length of 2,652 m long and 42 m wide is completely finished [Firm Estrella].

The work of the terminal continue (FP Construction Firm) financed by the Treasury to the tune of 450,000 USD. In the next two weeks, the work of departure hall will be finalized while efforts will focus on the construction of the arrival hall, confirmed Jean Joseph Larosilliere Coordinator for the airport, which estimates to about 15 days the time required to finalize these projects. Finishing work and equipment installation will be carried out from next week www.haitilibre.com/en/news-11905-haiti-quebec-equipment-donation-for-cap-haitien-airport.html

The construction of the fire station, which will include dormitories for thirty agents and exercise rooms and play areas are continuing as planned. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-11854-haiti-politic-inspection-visit-of-prime-minister-to-cap-haitien-international-airport.html

"With the arrival of American Airlines in Cap Haitien, this is another step that is taken in the decentralization process in the country", welcomed the Prime Minister Lamothe who reiterated the commitment of the Government Martelly / Lamothe to place the country on the path of progress and development.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-8410-haiti-politic-the-name-hugo-chavez-international-airport-divides.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-11905-haiti-quebec-equipment-donation-for-cap-haitien-airport.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-11854-haiti-politic-inspection-visit-of-prime-minister-to-cap-haitien-international-airport.html

HL/ TB/ HaiiLibre