Frankfurt, Germany (ots) - Lima Airport Partners S.R.L (LAP) - in
which Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide holds a 42.75
percent share - is celebrating its first year of managing Lima
Airport (airport code = LIM). Despite the short preparation period,
the transition to LAP management on February 14, 2001, went smoothly.
Since then, LAP has achieved steady progress in transforming Lima
Airport's overall appearance and in improving operational procedures
and cost structures. During the first six months, LAP invested some
$4 million, particularly for enhancing passenger service and the
terminal facilities.
Later this year, construction will begin on a new shopping complex
at the passenger terminal, plus a hotel and parking garage. Called
"Peru Plaza", the shopping center will feature extensive space for
shops, restaurants and other services. The airport is being developed
to provide international service standards and to serve as a major
gateway for Peru as well as the surrounding region. A new terminal
and a second runway are envisaged in future years. Lima's Aeropuerto
Internacional Jorge Chávez - named in honor of the Peruvian aviation
pioneer and national hero - served about 4.1 million passengers in
2001.
Tomorrow, LAP's first-year anniversary celebrations will be
attended by Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo - underscoring the
airport's significance to the country. Other guests expected to
participate include former President Belaunde, who first opened Lima
Airport in 1964, and Transport Minister Luis Chang. Dr. Wilhelm
Bender, Fraport AG's Chairman of the Executive Board, will also be
taking part in the event.
Winning an international privatization tender, Lima Airport
Partners received the concession to operate and develop Lima Airport
for 30 years, with an option for a further 10 years. Along with
Fraport, the consortium is comprised of two construction firms,
Bechtel of the U.S. and Cosapi of Peru. Fraport appointed the LAP
management team and is also responsible for key areas such as
terminal management, commercial development and security at Lima
Airport.
Note to Editors: For more details about LIM and tourism in Peru
see ANR 34/2000 (Nov. 16) and ANR 3/2001 (Feb. 14) on our web site:
www.fraport.de (select "Press Lounge, then "Press Archive").
ots Original Text Service: Fraport AG
For More Information, Please Contact:
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide
Attn: Robert A. Payne - Manager International Press
60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Tel.: +49 69 690 -78547;
Fax: +49 69 690 -60548
mailto:r.payne@fraport.de
http://fraport.de (click on "Press Lounge")
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