The Aviation Industry in El Salvador

If the necessary measures are implemented , the aviation industry could attract an investment of at least $150 million in three or four projects.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

This was revealed by a feasibility study on the aviation sector in El Salvador, said Joan Rojas, president of ALG-Europraxis. This document was presented during the first day of the El Salvador Logistics Forum 2030, which is taking place in the country.

According to Rojas, the study demonstrates the viability of the country in making a commitment to develop in this area, having identified the competitive advantages. "There is already an offer by Aeroman and Avianca aircraft and you a training center," he said.

The report found that the country has an aviation infrastructure that characteristics similar to the airport in Panama, in terms of expansion possibilities and future prospects. "The development of this sector in the country could also mean the generation in the next decade than 6,000 additional jobs and business capitalization totaling a turnover of $400 million, said the specialist.

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