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AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT International News Each Issue of Airport Development Focuses on a Different Region of the World, with Global News at the End of This Section Page 1 of 12 25 September 2020 No. 1129 DEV Published biweekly – available by annual subscription only – www.mombergerairport.info Editorial office / Subscriptions Phone: +1 519 833 4642 e-mail: [email protected] Managing Editor / Publisher: Martin Lamprecht [email protected] News Editor: Paul Ellis [email protected] – Founding Editor: Manfred Momberger Momberger Airport Information by Air Trans Source Inc. – international news & data – published since 1973 AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT International News Each issue of Airport Development focuses on a different region of the world, with global news at the end of this section. A list of past focus regions published in recent years can be downloaded from the Bonus section in the subscriber pages of our website. Focus Region: The Middle East - 1 SAUDI ARABIA Egis and its local subsidiary, Projacs, signed a contract to deliver project management consultancy services for airside projects at Riyadh’s ‘King Khalid International Airport, KKIA (RUH). KKIA is managed and operated by Riyadh Airports, which is currently working on upgrading the airside infrastructure at Saudi Arabia’s capital city airport, adding new services and facilities that it says are designed to “ensure that customers continue to enjoy pleasant, safe, and efficient services”. In addition to acting as project management consultants for the design review, construction management and supervision of new airside infrastructure, Egis/Projacs will review and approve the technical deliverables of all contractors relating to infrastructure, airfield ground lighting (AGL), Navaids, and improvements to the baggage- handling systems in Terminals 3 and 4. Most of the airside infrastructure will be redeveloped, including the two runways, taxiways, cargo aprons, and isolated parking positions. The entire AGL equipment and systems will be replaced by a LED lighting system with a dedicated IT control system. Cédric Barbier, Executive Director (Aviation) for Egis, notes: “We have been working at Riyadh Airport for more than six years now, including on equipment and systems operations and maintenance contracts. For this particularly large and complex project we will mobilize a multi-skilled team of around 90 employees whose work will focus on delivering a sustainable development that complies with all the relevant international and national regulations, codes and standards. Sustainability, safety and innovation will constitute the governing principles of how this project is managed. A full programme management system will be deployed accordingly. These construction supervision and management services will help KKIA meet future air traffic needs safely and effectively.” -- A 75%-owned subsidiary of Caisse des Dépôts, with the remaining 25% held by partner executives and employees, Egis boasts a 15,800- strong workforce and a EUR 1.22 billion managed turnover in 2019. #1129.1 Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) has taken several measures to increase the capacity for the southern airports with the aim of connecting all regions of the Kingdom by air. This has contributed to meeting the growing demand for travel and for the development of tourism and economic movement in the southern region. The official statistics issued by GACA during the year 2019 were recorded in the tourist areas, in which the number of passengers travelling through Abha International Airport reached 4,368,153 passengers, while the number of flights reached 35,027. The number of passengers at King Saud Airport in Al-Baha was 441,601, while the number of flights reached 4,136. GACA has worked on many development projects at Abha Airport during the past period, with the aim of accommodating the great growth in air transport demand from residents of the region and visitors alike, and raising the level of quality of services provided to travellers and airport visitors. The development projects included expanding the departure terminal at Abha Airport to an area of 805 m² and a capacity of 309 passengers, in addition to the expansion of the arrival terminal, which reached an area of 1,030 m², with a capacity of 340 passengers. Moreover, two gates were added, Copyright © 2020 - Momberger Airport Information - www.mombergerairport.info Page 2 of 12 25 September 2020 No. 1129 DEV one for departure and another for arrival, a baggage conveyor belt, and 12 check-in counters. The flight information display systems screens were replaced as well as the installation of electronic gates in the departure terminals. The main runway was rehabilitated and improved, and a project to increase the number of aircraft parking bays to 13, in addition to the rehabilitation of the current runway to accommodate widebody aircrafts, and the widening of the taxiway to 45 m. GACA has also previously signed a contract for the new King Saud Airport project in Al-Baha, and through this project, GACA seeks to raise the efficiency of its operation and raise the percentage of expected flights domestically and internationally. GACA is also keen to develop the infrastructure and raise the level of services provided to travellers, in addition to applying the best international standards and specifications for the project. The project contains a new terminal that can accommodate both domestic and international operation with a capacity of more than 1 million passengers annually. GACA also has focused on many development projects in the western airports (Taif International Airport, Prince Abdulmajeed bin Abdulaziz Airport in AlUla, and Prince Abdulmohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu), with the aim of absorbing the significant growth in air transport demand from the area residents and those coming to it. Furthermore, to raise the level of quality of services provided to travelers and airport visitors alike. #1129.2 The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) has awarded the contract for airside infrastructure works for an international airport on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, which is due to open in 2022. The airport is part of the Amaala (‘Hope’) Red Sea tourism development project. A joint venture of Saudi contractors - Nesma & Partners Contracting and Almabani General Contractors - will undertake the work. The eco-friendly airport with a design inspired by the optical illusion of a desert mirage, will use shaded areas and natural ventilation to minimize the reliance on air conditioning. Its architecture reflects the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Once complete, the airport will serve an estimated 1 million tourists a year by 2030, catering to both domestic and international flights. Work will involve the construction of airside infrastructure, including the design and building of a 3,700-m Code F runway, a Code B seaplane runway, parallel and link taxiways, and pavement works, navigational aids, aerodrome ground lighting, airside utilities, helipads, roads, and associated buildings. The exquisite destination includes an archipelago of 90 untouched natural islands, dormant volcanoes, sweeping desert landscapes, beautiful mountains, rich nature, and inspiring culture. It will exceed expectations with the highest standards of service excellence, underpinned by technology to enable a seamless personalized experience. The first phase of the project includes 16 hotels offering 3,000 hotel rooms across five islands and two inland sites, as well as commercial, retail and leisure facilities and other infrastructure. In line with TRSDC’s sustainability goals, the entire infrastructure of the Red Sea Project, including its transport network, will be powered by 100% renewable energy. TRSDC Chief Executive John Pagano said: “Huge progress is being made in the destination’s development. By awarding our largest contract to date, we take another significant step in this direction, while demonstrating our on-going commitment to creating opportunities within the Saudi Arabian construction sector. Turning our vision into reality will require us to work with organizations that share our values and our uncompromising commitment in enhancing the environment. This was a key consideration when appointing Nesma & Partners Contracting and Almabani General Contractors. Both our partners have impressive expertise in delivering airside infrastructure, coupled with both local and international experience.” Nesma & Partners Contracting Vice Chairman and Board Member Rami Alturki said he firmly believes the airport will play a key role in the transformation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He said: “This award marks the start of our exciting partnership with The Red Sea Development Company, who are on track to deliver a world-class sustainable giga-project in support of Saudi Vision 2030.” Almabani General Contractors Chief Executive Joseph Daher added: “For this project, we will mobilize our most experienced airport resources and qualified experts to ensure we meet our customer’s expectation, and we are ready Copyright © 2020 - Momberger Airport Information - www.mombergerairport.info Page 3 of 12 25 September 2020 No. 1129 DEV for the challenging delivery period, especially during this tough sanitary crisis currently affecting the entire globe.” Ian Williamson, the Chief Project Delivery Officer at TRSDC, said: "The airport will be a cutting-edge facility providing a unique experience for our visitors." The design contract for the airport was awarded to Foster & Partners and their engineering sub-consultant, WSP Global, in October 2019, while the airport’s master
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