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U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PRESS RELEASE
WASHINGTON, DC 20523
PRESS OFFICE
http://www.usaid.gov/
(202) 712-43202003-036
REVISED
May 7, 2003Contact: USAID Press Office
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today announced a $2.5 million initial award to SkyLink Air and Logistics Support (USA), Inc. to provide technical expertise to assess and manage airports in Iraq, in order to facilitate humanitarian operations and restore normal transportation services to Iraq. The re-opening and effective management of the airports is considered a critical link in the U.S. government's humanitarian and reconstruction assistance to the people of Iraq.
SkyLink USA will assess and manage the airports to insure that people, technical assistance, supplies, food and materials for reconstruction enter the country smoothly. Five Iraqi airports are covered under the terms of the contract. SkyLink USA will provide international staff with management expertise to assess and operate the airports, vehicles and equipment. SkyLink will also develop plans to ensure smooth airfreight and passenger service and prioritize improvements necessary to insure that the airports operate in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization standards. As the contract progresses, SkyLink USA will work with Iraqi staff in preparation for turning over management.
The airport administration and management contract is one of eight initial procurement actions issued by USAID as part of its overall relief and reconstruction efforts in Iraq. For more information on USAID's humanitarian relief and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, as well as the actual airport management and administration request for proposal, please visit www.usaid.gov/iraq/.
The U.S. Agency for International Development has provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for more than 40 years.
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