PT Angkasa Pura (AP) I will manage terminal 4 of Kuwait International Airport together with South Korean companies Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) and PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk.
The collaboration was marked by the signing of a consortium agreement by the Managing Director of Angkasa Pura I, Faik Fahmi, IIAC CEO, Goo Bon Hwan and Managing Director of Wijaya Karya, Tumiyana in Jakarta, recently.
According to the Managing Director of Angkasa Pura I Faik Fahmi said, AP I was optimistic that there was a greater chance of obtaining a cooperation contract in managing the Hang Nadim Airport in Batam by collaborating with Incheon and Wijaya Karya as strategic partners, given the global capabilities and experience in the airport sector and airport consortium construction. it has.
“As the consortium leader, AP I will be responsible for operational and commercial management in general. While IIAC has obligations and responsibilities in marketing and airport development strategies in general. While Wika, as the State-Owned Enterprises in the field of construction, is responsible for managing airport infrastructure,” he said.
He added, while for Kuwait Airport, AP I would send its experts for the period 2021-2023. The collaboration will continue with the participation of AP I with IIAC in the selection of the management of Kuwait Terminal 4 of Kuwait International Airport and Jeddah International Airport in Saudi Arabia in the future.
“This collaboration is one of the company’s strategies in developing its business while affirming AP I’s commitment to expand the airport management network in Indonesia and can play a role in the international arena,” said Faik. [photo special]