The AAN Officially Discusses with IBC Airways

The National Airport Authority announced a meeting this Monday, July 21, with IBC Airways representative, Dimitri Fouchard. At the heart of the discussions was an exhaustive evaluation of the technical and operational conditions necessary for the airline's installation in strict compliance.

According to a statement from the AAN published this Tuesday, after the discussions, it was initially decided to prioritize cargo operations before considering an extension to passenger services. This decision, according to the statement, was made due to the necessity of bringing the Antoine Simon International Airport terminal in Les Cayes into compliance with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The AAN announced that a joint technical evaluation mission is scheduled for Wednesday. The objectives are: the finalization of the location for the installation of two 40-foot containers to be used for cargo operations; and also the spaces for the installation of two 20-foot containers to house the company's offices. These works will be carried out by IBC Airways, the AAN statement specified.

In this regard, the AAN is responsible for redeveloping the Terminal to provide the necessary spaces for various entities (immigration, customs, BLTS, etc.) and other services to ensure airport operations can be carried out safely.

It should be noted that the National Airport Authority made this decision a few days after IBC Airways representative, Dimitri Fouchard, stated in the Haitian press that the AAN remained silent on its announced activities in Haiti.

It should also be emphasized that a sit-in was organized last week in Les Cayes by citizens to demand that authorities act quickly on this matter.

By Gedeon Delva