Kuwait Marks 90 Years Of Civil Aviation

Kuwait is celebrating its landmark civil aviation strides over 90 years, in a national odyssey which started in the 1920’s, reports KUNA.

The UK Handley Page aircraft made headlines in Kuwait's aviation history, becoming the first jet to touch the tarmac at Dasmah airport in 1928.

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Air traffic flourished over the following decades, which eventually led to establishing an aviation school and club in 1953 and the national carrier, Kuwait Airways Corporation, in 1954.

As part of the 'Kuwait 2035' vision, terminal-2 of Kuwait International Airport is expected to be ready in 2022 with a 25-million-passenger capacity, in order to contribute in the state's developmental plan.

SOURCE : GDNONLINE

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