11/23/2011

Guayaquil Airport Inaugurates New Cargo Aircraft Apron

Today, in the presence of the Mayor of Guayaquil, Attorney Jaime Nebot Saadi, TAGSA (the company that manages and operates Guayaquil Airport) officially delivered the New Cargo Terminal Apron.

Ángel Córdova, TAGSA's General Manager, stated: “TAGSA, together with the Guayaquil Airport Authority, is proud to deliver a new project — the Cargo Apron — which will benefit the city of Guayaquil, contributing to the development of a city that continues to advance for the well-being of its residents.”

The apron, covering approximately 50,000 m², features eight parking positions with capacity for up to 16 Category C aircraft. It includes a hydrant system for faster and more efficient fuel supply and a modern rainwater drainage system. All works were carried out in compliance with the standards set by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The project required an investment of approximately 5 million dollars and took around 10 months to complete, employing an average of 100 workers during construction.

12/05/2011

TAGSA Fulfills the Dream of 17 Children with Cancer: First Air Travel Experience

As part of its corporate social responsibility program and with the support of LAN Airlines, TAGSA made the dream of 17 children with cancer from the Juan José Martínez Queirolo Foundation come true: experiencing the excitement of flying for the first time.

The day began at 08:30 a.m. in LAN's hangar, where the children learned how airplanes fly, explored an aircraft engine up close, and spoke with a pilot to answer their questions. Accompanied by three mothers, one doctor, two LAN representatives, and Ms. Giselle Tello, a hospital teacher from the Foundation, the group later checked in at Guayaquil Airport and entered the pre-boarding lounge. The joy was overwhelming—Kevin Plúa, 9 years old, shared: “I've always wanted to fly on a plane—today my dream came true.”

Upon arrival in Quito, the children visited Tumbaco and enjoyed two hours at “Minicity,” a miniature city where they played different roles such as singers, hairdressers, supermarket cashiers, bakers, mechanics, and firefighters—living out their dreams in a fun and educational environment.

This unforgettable day allowed 17 brave children to leave behind pain and illness for a few hours and embrace the simple joy of being kids, thanks to TAGSA's commitment to social responsibility and LAN's generosity.