Global Airport News

The Albanian government has convinced the German operators of Mother Teresa Airport to discuss revisions to the concession contract which expires in 2025. Parties have found a consensus in principle to amend points of the contract that gave Hochtief the right to block any other airport except Rinas in Tirana to operate in the country. Parties may agree to give the "green light" for operation of the airport in Kukes, and the start of construction of a new airport in Saranda. With the passenger volume having exceeded 1.5 million, the Albanian government can allow flights not only from Tirana, but also from two other sites. "Hochtief" will take control of the two other airports and Albania will support the expansion of air transportation, according to news reports.