The ceremonial academy in Niš marked the anniversary of the existence of the „Constantine the Great“ Airport, on the occasion of which it was pointed out that thanks to the support of the Government of Serbia and the Ministry of Construction, Traffic and Infrastructure, the Airport in Niš not only survived but also gained second future. It has been 35 years since the planes with passengers took off from the runway of „Constantine the Great“. The date of the opening of the airport is a historic turning point in the development of our city, said Niš City Mayor Dragana Sotirovski, addressing the management of PE „Airports of Serbia“ and high officials at the anniversary celebration where she received a gratitude plaque on behalf of the City of Niš. We are connected with the world with the airport, highways, and soon the modern railway thanks to the highest state leadership. Recently, President Aleksandar Vučić said that Niš was very important for Serbia, that it was a great crossroads not only for Serbia but also for this part of Europe, she pointed out. According to her, such chances are not to be missed. Congratulating the anniversary she informed those present that even today, together with the director of PE „Airports of Serbia“, we were fighting for Niš to get important airlines to Sharm el-Sheikh, Istanbul and Moscow.
The director of PE „Airports of Serbia“, Mihajlo Zdravković, pointed out that the state and the relevant ministry were investing 20 million euros in the development of the airport, more than ever before. At the airport, we are always working on expanding the capacity and preparing the construction of a new terminal building, reconstruction of the existing and construction of a new control tower, said Zdravkovic and added that by expanding the capacity, the airport will also have service and repair of aircraft. A film about the airport from its establishment until today was shown at the ceremony, and institutions and individuals were awarded gratitude plaques for their contribution to the development of the airport.
