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Paraná Begins Receiving Flights From Around the World After Itaipu Investment in New Foz do Iguaçu Airport

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published on 08/04/2021 at 19:26
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The Investment by Itaipu Unlocked the New Venture in Paraná, an Airport That Will Receive Flights from All Over the World.

The inauguration ceremony of the new Airport in the state of Paraná, which counted on investment from Itaipu, had the presence of several important authorities such as Carlos Massa Ratinho Junior; the president of Infraero, Lieutenant Brigadier Hélio Paes de Barros Júnior; Jair Bolsonaro and many others.

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Authorities Spoke About the Importance of the New Airport for the Paraná Region

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President Jair Bolsonaro Congratulated the New Project in Paraná “Paraná is to be congratulated, thanks to this new investment from Itaipu we will be able to receive flights from all over the world. The region of Foz do Iguaçu is famous for tourism, as it boasts one of the most wonderful things in the world, the waterfalls,” highlighted the President of the Republic.

“Even amid the pandemic, we are delivering one of the most amazing and important works in the national territory ahead of schedule, something that will be fully available to the public and that also raised not only the status of the Foz do Iguaçu airport but will also attract tourists from various regions,” emphasized Governor Ratinho Junior.

The Works of the New Airport and the Crucial Investment by Itaipu

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Inauguration of the New Director of Itaipu

After investments from Itaipu, the airport was expanded by over 600 meters in length; previously, it had 2,195 meters and after construction, it now measures 2,795 meters. Thanks to Itaipu, the airport in the Paraná region has become the largest in the South of the country.

More than 17,000 trucks participated in the undertaking to build and restructure the new airport, now there is the possibility of flights to Central America and the United States in the region.

 Another highlight that must be mentioned is the new partnership established in October 2020 between Infraero and Itaipu for the duplication of the access road to the airport, implementing a bike lane to enhance safety, an investment that cost R$ 6.14 million.

Itaipu Is Already Eyeing the Market for 2023

ITAIPU aims to establish itself as a top-tier organization, with maximum management efficiency and highly professionalized in energy production, within the context of 2023.

To achieve this historical organizational goal, the Executive Board of the Binational Entity decided to request bids from a specialized company, internationally recognized, which will be selected from among the best in the world.

The proposals to be presented by this company must contemplate the fulfillment of the commitment established for the year 2023, to have an organization that generates clean and renewable energies, responding more adequately to the challenges of operating in an increasingly competitive market, with human resources committed to excellence in their management processes, highly professionalized; in addition to maximum operational performance, efficient and sustainable.

Moreover, incorporating the highest standards of quality, safety, environmental care, management, and transparency in administration; and with benefits for both countries, including the supply of reliable electricity for the interconnected systems in Paraguay and Brazil, as well as sustainable development and regional integration.

The contracted company must not express opinions regarding issues related to the revision of the ITAIPU Treaty-Annex C, which corresponds to the High Contracting Parties.

ITAIPU intends to extend the invitation to the 10 international consultancies specializing in management and business organization that are best positioned in the 2020 Vault Consulting 50 ranking, which can be found at the following link: https://bit.ly/3aPBN9b to participate in the process.

Valdemar Medeiros

Formado em Jornalismo e Marketing, é autor de mais de 20 mil artigos que já alcançaram milhões de leitores no Brasil e no exterior. Já escreveu para marcas e veículos como 99, Natura, O Boticário, CPG – Click Petróleo e Gás, Agência Raccon e outros. Especialista em Indústria Automotiva, Tecnologia, Carreiras (empregabilidade e cursos), Economia e outros temas. Contato e sugestões de pauta: valdemarmedeiros4@gmail.com. Não aceitamos currículos!

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