Aviation in the Kingdom soaring with new flights and airport plans

Cambodian aviation continues its ascent with the Oct. 1 launch of Singaporean low-cost carrier Tiger Airway’s daily direct service to Phnom Penh, ongoing airport expansions and the announcement of several new airport projects. … Currently, there are more than 20 international airlines offering service to Cambodia for a total of 58 flights per day to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap international airports. … But recently the government announced that Cambodia will go further and build an entirely new airport in Phnom Penh. Prime Minister Hun Sen said at the launch of the 2012-2020 Tourism Development Strategic Plan that the capital’s airport was simply too small and a new facility was needed. The location of the new airport was not announced although it’s thought it would be somewhat outside the city given the availability of land. Hun Sen also said [there was] progress on Siem Reap’s airport [construction]. … In another development, the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has submitted a plan to the Council of Ministers for four local airport projects, including facilities in Preah Vihear and Kratie and the renovation of existing airstrips in Ratanakkiri and Battambang provinces. …