admintowards rehabilitating the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport.
CAAZ general manager Mr David Chawota told New Ziana the authority is optimistic that the rehabilitation would meet the deadlines.
“I can confirm that work is currently underway though encountering some challenges usually faced in any execution of a project,” he said.
Mr Chawota said a constant availability of the required resources would ensure completion of the renovations.
“At the moment I cannot say the Government is failing to disburse the funds, but we are all aware of the liquidity challenges facing the economy,” he said.
He said the projects required urgent attention for the ports to meet international standards.
“The country is slowly gaining international recognition.
“The hosting of the UNWTO General Assembly will see international delegates headed for the country.
“We should use the platform to offer the best aviation services we have to offer in the travel industry,” he said.
The projects, Mr Chawota said, would make the airports as competitive as any other in the world
Meanwhile, following adoption of the open skies policy, various international airlines have shown keen interest to fly into the country.
According to a latest Government Gazette, a new airline, Phoenix, has approached aviation regulators for a permit. In February, CAAZ licensed a third private airline, Sol Air, to service domestic and international routes as competition in the aviation sector intensifies. — New Ziana.
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