The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is set to receive some P2.8 billion for infrastructure projects including P1.2 billion for the acquisition of a new traffic management system following the New Year’s Day breakdown that disrupted hundreds of flights, an official said Sunday.
“We are counting on the new CNS-ATM system to optimize airspace and airport efficiency, reduce flight delays, and improve travel experience,” he said in an emailed statement. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista in January cited the need for a backup system, as the current system in use — estimated to be worth P13 billion — is already in its midlife.