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Aerodom awards US$20M AILA runway contract to Ingeniería Estrella

Santo Domingo.- Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI, part of the Vinci Airports network, announced the hiring of Ingeniería Estrella to lead the rehabilitation of runway 17-35 at Las Américas International Airport, in a project exceeding US$20 million aimed at improving safety and operational efficiency. The work will include milling, repaving, updated technical designs, and strict quality controls to ensure a lifespan of at least 15 years. The project, aligned with international standards for high-traffic airports, is expected to last five months, from April to August, with full operations resuming in September. To maintain uninterrupted service, Aerodom has enabled Taxiway Juliet as a temporary runway, ensuring continuity for airlines and passengers. The project will be supervised by Concremat. The initiative is part of a broader modernization plan at AILA, which also includes […]
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