Three business models at Vlora Airport, designed for transoceanic flights
The Deputy Prime Minister at the same time Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku says that « Vlora International Airport is one of the most important investments in the civil aviation sector, which in addition to the development of transport service, will operate with three business models that generate economic development and new employment ».
Present today at Vlora International Airport, Vlo, where the first certification flight was carried out, also submitting the work to the air infrastructure, Balluku said that « three business models will be implemented » at this airport « . According to her, the first civil aviation component is passenger transport; Second, aircraft maintenance, which will not only bring income to the economy but also employment and third is the airport car, at 300 ha for international cargo.
She also stressed, Vlora Airport will also turn into a center of knowledge. « Here will be set up the Civil Aviation Academy that will produce future sector professionals, while it is expected to set up here a military academy belonging to the military aviation and that will generate a large influx of new employments, » Balluk said, while noting that all these important investments are interconnected.
She announced that this airport will connect with Vlora via a 5km rail coming from Rrogozhina to Vlora and the citizens of Albania, Kosovo, will choose which airport they will frequent. « These investments are directly benefits for citizens, » Balluku said. She said 2024 closed over 10 million passengers at Rinas Airport, while it is projected to have 3 million passengers at the Vlora airport only in the first year.
“We have seen this with Rinas Airport where we have 160 of the 28 destinations today, and operate 49 airlines that address costly competitive services to citizens and better services and this will also happen with Vlora Airport. Vlora Airport has a track designed for aircraft 4e, and is designed for transoceases, tourism in the country ”Balluku said.
