Chile's public works ministry (MOP) will in mid-2010 launch the registration process to shortlist firms for capital Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez airport's new concession contract, the head of master plans at the ministry's planning and investment studies division, John Rathkamp, told BNamericas. Join discussion...

MEED reported that Abu Dhabi Airports Company will develop its USD 6.8 billion midfield terminal project at Abu Dhabi International airport as a construction contract rather than a build operate transfer deal as originally planned. Join discussion...

Work on the metro area's nearly $500 million Airport Parkway project has been put on hold - at least temporarily - because of the economy. Construction on the 12-mile roadway that would link I-55 in downtown Jackson to Mississippi 475/Airport Road in Rankin County near Jackson-Evers International Airport had been slated for a 2010 start. Join discussion...

The five selected consortia in the fray are Reliance, Larsen and Toubro, Siemens/Tata Pioneer Infratech, Lanco and ITD-ITD.CEM. The project will also have a contribution of Rs 1,000 crore from the Government of India through a viability gap funding (VGF) route. It may be recalled that the HSRL project was first cleared by the State cabinet in December 2007 and again in February 2009 at the Belgaum session of the legislature. Join discussion...

Managing Director Jacques Greitemann: “YOU®SOLUTION aims to become a leading independent infrastructure consulting firm with a focus on airports, railways, ports and toll roads”. The company has a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of airport management and the creation of Airport Cities. “I am very pleased to have formed this team that has closely worked together as senior managers of Schiphol Group”, says Jacques. The team, consisting of Mattijs Smith, Pieter Jan van Krevel, Remco van der Horst and Floris de Haan, pairs an international track record in the aviation industry with ample consulting experience and a truly global network. Join discussion...

Argentine investment group Corporación América (CASA) has submitted a private initiative to the Uruguayan government for the construction of an urban highway, an official from Uruguay's presidential office told BNamericas. Join discussion...

Mississippi DOT (MsDOT) have announced "suspension" of the procurement process for a private sector concession to build the state's first tollroad in the modern era - Jackson Airport Parkway. The concession financing depended on federal TIFIA loan support which is only provided if the rating agencies provide an investment grade rating to senior debt. Join discussion...

Federal taxpayers paid the biggest up-front chunk of the Canada Line bill with a contribution of $450 million, said Canada Line spokesman Alan Dever. He said the provincial government added $252 million during the construction phase and is responsible for another $166 million during the operating period for performance payments. Vancouver International Airport contributed $259 million and the City of Vancouver spent $29 million to add the stop at 2nd Avenue that will be the Olympic Village Station. Join discussion...

Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd. (DAMEPL), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) set up by Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. in consortium with Construcciones Y Auxiliar De Ferrocarriles, S.A. (CAF) of Spain, signed the financing agreements for long term loans from financial institutions including lead manager Axis Bank in Delhi Join discussion...

Tav Airports Holding AS (TAVHL.IS: Quote, Profile, Research), Turkey's biggest airport operator, won a tender on Tuesday to run Latvia's international airport in Riga and said it expected to invest between 250 and 300 million euros. Join discussion...