Luanda's new international airport

The new Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport in Luanda will start operating passenger flights from 13 October 2024. This project, announced during the "Doing Business Angola 2024" in Lisbon represents a significant change for air traffic in Angola, offering modern infrastructure and improved access. These are crucial developments for economic development and the internationalisation of business in the region.

The Importance of Luanda's New International Airport

With a traffic volume expected to be five times greater than the current 4 de Fevereiro Airport, the new airport is located 40 kilometres south-east of Luanda, in the municipality of Icolo e Bengo. This new airport is essential for companies wishing to expand their operations in southern Africa, providing a modern platform for passenger and cargo transport.

Modern Infrastructure and Easy Access

The airport will have 27 taxiways, a length of almost 29 km and 13 remote aircraft parking platforms. The project also included significant improvements to Deolinda Rodrigues and Fidel Castro avenues, as well as the construction of a direct railway line between the new airport and Bungo station, facilitating access and reducing possible logistical constraints.

Economic Benefits and Job Opportunities

Two thousand jobs were created during the construction of the airport. In the operation phase, 1,200 direct jobs and 260 specialised technicians will be maintained. This infrastructure will not only improve air traffic, but will also contribute significantly to the economic development of the region, attracting investment and boosting the local economy.

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