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Airline company AirAsia’s plan to make the Kalibo International Airport (KIA) a hub of its flights could benefit this town, Gov. Florencio Miraflores said.
If AirAsia’s plan to establish its own terminal materializes, it would ensure the sustainability of economic growth in this provincial capital, Miraflores said.
He also said the plan could also sustain the operations of KIA.
AirAsia currently has a direct flight to Manila and Malaysia from the Kalibo airport.
It vowed to strengthen its operations by adding more local and international flights as soon as its terminal and its facilities are already put up.
The Department of Transportation and Communications also promised to fast-track various development projects at KIA.
It is embarking on P6 billion worth of projects for the airport’s development and modernization.
Among the projects are the construction of runway extension, additional apron space, roads and new terminal buildings, and the expansion of the runway.
Meanwhile, the Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Brgy. Caticlan, Malay town, is also being developed as an international gateway, Miraflores said.
Developments at the Caticlan airport is being funded by San Miguel Corp.
Businessmen and residents were at first doubtful about the development of the airport, particularly the plan to accommodate more international flights.