Transport minister checks on progress to resume Marka Airport's operations

Transport minister checks on progress to resume Marka Airport's operations
Transport minister checks on progress to resume Marka Airport's operations
Minister of Transport, Wissam Tahtamouni, held a meeting at Jordan Airports Company (JAC) at Amman Civil Airport (Marka) to review progress and the latest steps taken to re-operate the airport.اضافة اعلان

The discussions went over procedures that have been concluded and the next moves to complete operational requirements.

Tahtamouni listened to a JAC presentation on the steps implemented to meet partial licensing requirements, in preparation to fully fulfill operational procedures, as well as the measures taken so far regarding the airport's security and civil aviation facilities.

The minister said the ongoing cooperation and coordination among all relevant stakeholders has "positively" impacted progress in preparation for completing the airport's operational requirements.

The minister also emphasized the importance of maintaining level of security and safety at Jordanian airports, noting that "significant" progress has been made with the support of all relevant bodies, mainly Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), JAC and its partners.

Meanwhile, JAC CEO Captain Mohammed Jaloudi confirmed the company is operating at "full capacity" to ensure Amman Civil Airport's readiness to resume operations "as soon as possible."

Jaloudi noted efforts are ongoing to meet all operational requirements, in accordance with approved standards.