📋 Tender Overview
Focusing on the expansion of services, the modernization of infrastructure and the increase in the quality of services to air transport passengers, the federal government signed, on Thursday (13), the contract for the beginning of the construction works of the new passenger terminal at Paranavai airport, located in northwestern Parana. The new structure will have 713 square meters, with capacity to serve up to 200 thousand passengers per year. With investments of R 30 million, project also includes the construction of a new vehicle parking lot and another series of improvements in the airport complex.
Silvio Costa Filho, minister of ports and airports, points out that the interventions will expand the citys economic and tourism development, as well as ensuring more flight options to passengers. This is an important milestone for residents and tourists who visit one of the most beautiful states in the country. Paranavai Airport is the citys main gateway, so we are now providing more comfort and safety for passengers. President Lulas government is transforming the countrys logistics infrastructure and expanding transportation options to all Brazilians.
Infraero President Rogerio Barzellay points out that the airport qualification is part of the Federal Governments commitment, via the Ministry of Ports and Airports and Infraero, in the development of regional aviation. We will ensure an enhanced airport infrastructure to meet the growing demand and increase the safety and operational capacity of the airport, allowing you to receive day and nightly and larger aircraft, Barzellay said.
Under the management of the Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company (Infraero) since last year, Paranavai Airport, located about 3.5 km from the city center, has a runway and takeoffs with 1,500 meters long by 30 meters wide. It is currently able to receive aircraft of up to 70 passengers.
Enhancement of capacity
Paranavai Airport will receive a wide set of improvements, which includes: Implementation of night marking system, new vertical track signaling, property and inspection wall construction, installation of aerodrome and lighted biruta headlight, as well as regularization of the track end safety area (RES) and the track prepared track.
A new horizontal signs in the aircraft yard and the runway and takeoffs are also planned and should be completed by the competent agencies the approval of PAPI (precision approach approach indicator system), which has already been completed. Infraeros investment is in the order of R 30 million, with expected delivery of all these improvements by the end of this year.
