The new Metropolitan International Airport could start operating in 2027 with an estimated traffic of 7.8 million passengers, and an estimated $1.9 billion initial investment.
The government has presented the results of the siting study, basic design and master plan for the new airport, to be located in Orotina.
A call has been made for expressions of interest to develop a pre-feasibility study for a new network master plan for the Panama Metro system, with emphasis on lines 4 and 5.
From the announcement made by the Panama Metro Secretariat:
The general objective of the consulting services for a pre feasibility study for a New Network Master Plan for the Panama Metro System is to undertake pre feasibility analysis of the New Network Mater Plan for the Panama Metro, with emphasis on lines 4 and 5, starting from demand estimates developed under the TRANUS system, updating the MPSA database in terms of the physical, socioeconomic and urban development variables of the various corridors that make up the network.
The British company Mott McDonald will have twelve months to complete the site study, basic design and master plan for the new airport, which will be located in Orotina.