UAE-Based GAAC Holding Steps In to Restore Functionality and Safety to Afghanistan's Airports

 In recent years, Afghanistan's aviation sector has faced numerous challenges, including severe damage to its airports and the suspension of flights by many international airlines. However, GAAC Holding, a UAE-based company, has stepped in to restore the functionality and safety of Afghanistan's airports.

GAAC Holding recently signed the third and final contract with the Taliban administration to operate the three major airports in Afghanistan and made significant investments in their infrastructure. The company has made an urgent investment of USD 641,000 in equipment, facility management, food for airport staff, ground support equipment, and technology.

The investment included repairing the runway lights, installing generators, providing x-ray machines, metal detectors and explosive trace detectors, setting up a temporary terminal building, supplying food and water for airport workers, and procuring trolleys, tow tractors, loaders and buses. GAAC Holding also trained and employed more than 500 local staff to operate the airport.

GAAC Holding provides a range of aviation services, including ground handling, premium services, aviation security, and air navigation services. The company has been operating in Afghanistan since November 2020, when it was awarded a contract to provide ground handling and premium services at three international airports: Kabul, Kandahar, and Herat. The contract also included aviation security services at these airports, as well as Mazar-e-Sharif.

In May 2022, GAAC Holding signed another contract with the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) to develop, operate, and manage air navigation services in Afghanistan. The contract granted GAAC Holding the exclusive right to provide air traffic control, communication, navigation, surveillance, and meteorological services for the entire Afghan airspace. The contract also involved investing in modernizing the air navigation systems and equipment.

GAAC Holding's investment in Afghanistan's aviation sector is not only providing essential services to the country but is also creating employment opportunities for the local population. The company's commitment to investing in modernizing the air navigation systems and equipment is a positive step towards the development of Afghanistan's aviation industry.

In conclusion, GAAC Holding's efforts in restoring functionality and safety to Afghanistan's airports are commendable. The company's investment in infrastructure, equipment, and technology, along with the training and employment of local staff, is a positive development for Afghanistan's aviation sector. The company's focus on modernizing air navigation systems and equipment is also a step towards developing a more advanced aviation industry in Afghanistan.

Link : https://www.khaama.com/gaac-to-uplift-afghanistans-airports-to-the-modern-era/