PRESS RELEASE - 2016 QUARTER 3 RESULTS
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has remained
steady during the third quarter of 2016. The Airports saw passenger numbers
increase by 1.3 per cent when compared with the same period last year.
Records indicate that a total of 456,750 passengers passed
through the four main international airports namely Kenneth Kaunda, Simon
Mwansa Kapwepwe, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula and Mfuwe. There were a total number of
397,950 passengers recorded in the second quarter of 2016 meaning that the
Corporation has seen a positive increase of 58,800 passengers during these 2
periods.
Records for the third quarter of 2016 show that
international passenger numbers increased by 5 per cent from 356,477 in 2015 to
372,603 in 2016, while domestic passenger numbers declined by 11 per cent when
compared to 2015 results during the same period.
Unfortunately, ZACL saw a decline in cargo movement when
compared to the same period last year as numbers decreased by 5.4 per cent.
Overall, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport recorded
the highest positive performance of all the international airports with a
market share of 1.41 per cent, while Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, Kenneth Kaunda and
Mfuwe International Airports recorded negative growths in passenger movement
market share of 0.9%, 0.4% and 0.1% respectively.
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport as the largest gateway
in the country carried 69 per cent of total general passenger movements in the
third quarter of 2016 while Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe and Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula
International Airports performed second and third respectively carrying 15% and
14% of total passengers. The smallest airport, Mfuwe International Airport
carried 2% of the total traffic.
The ongoing construction of the upgrade of Kenneth Kaunda
International Airport is progressing well with the installation of columns,
slab and beams currently underway. The new Fire and Rescue Service Stations are
almost complete with works on the exterior currently also underway while the
new Water Reservoir and Pump House are also advancing well.
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited is confident that the
various developmental projects in Lusaka, Ndola, Livingstone and Mfuwe will
greatly improve facilitation for both passengers and airlines as well as enrich
the customer experience while cementing Zambia’s place as the next regional
hub.
About Zambia Airports Corporation Limited
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited was established in 1989
through the amendment of the Aviation Act, Chapter 444 of the Laws of Zambia
and incorporated under the Companies Act Chapter 388. All property, rights,
liabilities and obligations of the Government relating to the four designated
airports were transferred to the Company.
The Corporation’s mandate is to develop, maintain and manage
the four designated international airports, namely Kenneth Kaunda in Lusaka,
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe in Ndola, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula in Livingstone and
Mfuwe.
For further information contact:
Mweembe Sikaulu (Ms)
Communications and Brand Manager
mweembe.sikaulu@lun.aero; cell: +260 977 211053