Jordan Airports Company in process of commercializing Amman Civil Airport
17-07-2022 12:41 PM
Ammon News - The Jordan Airports Company (JAC) has rehabilitated Amman Civil Airport's runway end safety area (RESA), which is one of the requirements for commercial operation.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Transport on Sunday, work is underway to tender the backfilling of a valley adjacent to the airport's runway as part of other requirements for commercial operation.
According to the ministry's strategic and executive plan for 2021-2023, it would collaborate with JAC to conduct a feasibility study of upgrading and investing in the airport through a public-private partnership to attract foreign and domestic investment.
The Amman Civil Airport - Marka is a joint-use airport that only accepts non-commercial aircraft, with civil operations limited to private, diplomatic, and maintenance flights. It also houses an aviation training and education center, as well as the headquarters of several airport academies.