Panama seeks private operator for David and Río Hato airports
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- Panama has opened a tender to select a private concessionaire to run David and Río Hato airports, with technical visits slated for October 2026 and the contract expected to be awarded in March 2027.
- The new operator will be required to reverse a US$4.60 million loss, while the two airports together handled 398,000 passengers in 2025, including 333,100 domestic passengers at David.
Why it matters
A private operator could change cost structures and service levels for airlines and travelers using these regional airports.
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