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The newly refurbished Freetown International Airport has successfully passed the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Safety and Security Audit.
The airport scored 80 percent – a massive score from a dwarf 18.5 percent in 2014 and 16 percent in 2006.
The score could mean that the airport would see more and possibly larger carriers touching down.
During the launch of the audit, the country’s Civil Aviation Authority Director-General, Dr. Moses Tiffa Baio anticipated that the airport will score more than 70 percent.
The sub-regional auditing benchmark is set at 60 percent while the Global Aviation Safety Plan is capped 75 percent.
Baio said that a pass in the audit would open up the airport to international aviation benefits.
He said, for instance, that the country will be eligible to grant licence to large and brand carriers.
This recent development is also being attributed to the newly constructed ultramodern terminal at the airport.
The ICAO team members included Irishman Paul Harvey, Moroccan Mbarek Lfakir, Senegalese Papa Issa Mbengue, Togolese Atchou Kossi Amah and Chadian Parfait Djimhomadji
This is a newly constructed airport, meeting international standards so how can you say refurbished airport. Smh next time research well please