MT News
The upgrading of airports in Rakhine State is underway, according to the State Administration Council.
Chairman of the State Administration Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, inspected the upgrading of airports in the state on 1 April.
The Senior General heard a report by concerned departments on background history of and data about the Sittway, Kyaukphyu and Thandwe airports, landing of airplanes, installments of aviation equipment and communication devices and security equipment, extension of runways and airports, upgrading plans and implementation of the tasks, Information Team of SAC issued.
The Senior General stressed the need to consider systematic calculations and meet set standards in upgrading the airports, and take systematic measures in building aprons.
He also called for consideration of other things such as improved trade due to the Kyaukphyu deep-sea port and industrial port and increased arrivals of foreign tourists and cargo planes in extending the runways.
The Senior General said as Sittway Airport is located in the state’s capital and where A-320 and B-737 airplanes will land, the extension of the runway and airport should be in order of priority. Likewise, being attractive to local and foreign visitors, Thandwe Airport needs to be upgraded so that jet airliners can land.
