Huge investment of 362 million dollars earmarked for the growth and enhancement of Almaty airport infrastructure.
Here's the Lowdown on Almaty Airport's Swanky Overhaul!
Get ready to board, 'cause Almaty Airport is about to take off! The Ministry of Transportation's dropped a bombshell, revealing a private investor – TAV Holding – is ready to splash $362 million on the airport's revamp.
So what's in store for this Kazakhstan hub? Well, grab some popcorn, 'cause it's gonna get exciting!
TAV Holding's got some snazzy plans lined up, including installing a state-of-the-art runway, building a new apron for those cargo tigers, giving the domestic terminal a facelift, modernizing and digitizing the existing cargo warehouses, and even constructing an airport hotel for weary travelers to catch some z's.
But it's not just about looks. TAV Holding promises better working conditions for airport staff, with employees receiving an average 25% pay raise within a year, jobs for at least 600 new residents, and building an accredited Airports Council International training center to help staff keep their skills sharp. And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, they're even constructing a medical center for the workers!
Starting from 2025, TAV Holding will be pouring their dough into Almaty Airport until 2029. But hold onto your seats, folks, cause there's more to come! More details will be officially unveiled this summer by the airport's PR crew.
In 2020, TAV Airlines, a Turkish company, bought all the shares of Almaty Airport for a whopping $415 million. Construction of the new terminal began a few years back. Finally, in June 2023, the new terminal opened its doors, and passengers were over the moon. The international flights relocated to the new terminal in June 2024, and the media got a sneak peek of the swanky new terminal.
But just when things were looking peachy, a little raincloud rolled in. Videos surfaced of leaks in the airport's new terminal roof, and it seemed like all wasn't well. The airport's PR team responded to the leaks and addressed the issue. Guess what? The raincloud returned a few weeks later – talk about bad timing!
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Behind the Scenes:
- TAV Holding is planning to invest $362 million in Almaty Airport's expansion and development.
- The investment plan includes upgrading the airport's infrastructure, such as the runway, building a new apron for cargo companies, renovating the domestic terminal, modernizing and digitizing existing cargo warehouses, constructing an airport hotel, and other miscellaneous improvements.
- Employee benefits are also part of the plan, which includes a 25% salary increase for airport personnel within a year, the creation of at least 600 jobs, establishing an accredited Airports Council International training center, and construction of a medical center for staff.
- TAV Holding has been in control of Almaty International Airport since 2020. The company is a subsidiary of Turkish Groupe ADP and Tepe Insaat Sanayi.
- The upgraded international terminal at Almaty Airport, worth approximately $780 million, officially opened in June 2024.
TAV Holding's $362 million investment in Almaty Airport isn't just about infrastructure improvements, such as the new runway and cargo apron, but also focus on employee welfare with a 25% salary increase for airport staff within a year.
TAV Holding's expansion plans for Almaty Airport involve more than just physical upgrades, as they aim to provide excellent working conditions, with at least 600 new job opportunities, an accredited Airports Council International training center, and a medical center for the staff.
