Warsaw's Okecie airport expansion tender called by PPL

The management of Polish State Airports (PPL) has announced a tender for the expansion of Warsaw's Okecie international airport. The investment will cost about $350 million. In addition, a new terminal will also be constructed that will be able to service 6.5 million passengers annually. The tender will be finalized within six-seven months and the construction will start no earlier than the end of February 2001. After the expansion, Okecie's capacity will triple to be able to serve up to 12.5 million passengers annually. The investment is to be finished within three years form the date of signing the deal. Additionally, PPL plans to expand the airports in Katowice, Poznan and Krakow. (Rzeczpospolita, page B2) A.Z.