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THE INITIAL STAGE OF PLANNING AND PREPARATION, THE EXPANSION OF JORGE CHAVEZ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ALSO KNOWN AS THE LIMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, COVERS THREE STAGES. In the first stage, 2001-2005, the airport expanded its passenger terminal, installed seven passenger loading bridges, constructed new domestic and international concourses and a new commercial area, built a new cargo building, added an electric substation with a 12 megavolt output, installed four water cisterns for
a total capacity of 2,500 cubic meters of water, and built new and expanded offices for government entities in the airport.
Jorge Chavez International Airport keeps earning
SKYTRAX'S
"BEST AIRPORT OF SOUTH AMERICA" AWARD FOR A REASON. That reason is related to sustainable development.
During the second stage, inaugurated in 2009, the LAP expanded all three of the airport’s concourses and the south platform, adding new departure lounges, passenger bridges, immigration areas, and commercial outlets and franchises. They reinforced the terminal’s earthquake resistance and improved traffic flow in the cargo aircraft taxi area. All of these changes increased the capacity and efficiency of airport operations, another sustainability principle.
THE AIRPORT
IS NOW AT ITS THIRD STAGE OF EXPANSION. With other Latin American airports growing fast to accommodate the region’s growth of the mining and energy industries, Jorge Chavez International Airport can expect increased competition. The Peruvian government has promised 7,000,000 square metres (2.7
square miles) of land to the airport and LAP is developing conceptual designs for its use. LAP plans to develop a new terminal, runway, and parking lots, supported by new airport and travel-related operations like hotels, restaurants, parking lots, and a convention centre. As with the last two stages, this one is expected to create many more jobs for Peruvians.
In 2014 the company redefined its vision, mission statement, and business principles. They added social and environmental responsibilities as priorities next to service quality, security, innovative efficiency, and financial sustainability, all core principles of LAP’s business. They used these principles to prepare an action plan for 2015/16.
Throughout the airport’s expansion and planning, LAP has kept its focus on sustainability. In the transportation sector, this means a focus on security and safety, the reduction of costs, and responsibility for the environment, according to Latin America’s President of IATA.
In 2014 also, LAP calculated and certified its carbon footprint for the first time, utilising an independent entity, in accordance with ISO 14064-1. This made LAP one of the first certified airport operators in South America. They formed an interdisciplinary team called
“ECOMISION” to identify and implement measures to reduce LAP’s footprint in the upcoming years. So far the airport’s growth has resulted in a doubling of staff. Although the operations manager and a few other development managers are supplied by Fraport, most of the airport’s staff are Peruvian. LAP is constantly improving their training and creating a good environment for them to work. This includes identification of hazard risks in the workplace to reduce accident rates. Participation in company health safety training sessions is mandatory for all employees. The airport’s vendors and suppliers are mostly Peruvian also. As the airport grows, so do they. “We are very picky in selecting our concessions providers,” Mr. Salmón noted. LAP has already audited 63 companies based at the airport for compliance with statutory regulations. Because the company aims to provide quality services, technical capability, safety, and security to passengers, it insists that all providers operate using the same standards as LAP.
One of the major challenges for the airport has to do with space vs. crowding. Cities grow faster than airports, hence there needs to be coordination between the growth of cities and airports, if cities are not to inadvertently reduce the capacity of the airport. The government also needs to be involved for optimal growth of both, if sustainable development is to be maintained, and the airport is to continue receiving its awards of excellence.
Website: www.lima-airport.com Tel: (511) 517-3100
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