Georgia, Tbilisi, October 3/Trend N.Kirtzkhalia /
Georgian Civil Aviation Agency made a statement on Thursday refuting some media reports that the situation with safety in Tbilisi International Airport continues to be unsatisfactory. In its statement Civil Aviation Agency called information as erroneous and unfounded.
The statement said that the agency constantly holds continuous supervision of the Georgian airports, including Tbilisi International Airport.
In case of detection of flaws, the agency takes appropriate measures. For instance the current intensive repair of damaged sections of the runway by the Tbilisi airport operator TAV Urban Georgia.
Also the statement said that currently, planned rehabilitation works are carried out at the airport. The works are consistent with the Civil Aviation Agency and are held under constant monitoring of the specialists of the agency.
The existing runway of Tbilisi airport was commissioned in 1995. With the increase in the intensity of flights the construction of a new runway is on the agenda.