Airports
Main article: List of airports in Albania- Total: 8 (2008)
A number of regional airports have been renovated but cannot become functional for civil flights as per the over 20 years monopoly over Albanian airspace that holds Tirana International Airport's shareholder company since 2005. Negotiations have been ongoing to revise the contract terms and open airports for both domestic and external flights earlier than the above time frame.
Kukes Airport is expected to open in early 2008, making this the second civilian airport in Albania. A local news paper announced on March 16, 2007 that the Italian government would help rebuild the airport in Gjirokaster. The airport would be dual functional, both a civilian and military airport. The first phase of construction is expected to start in September 2007. Currently there are two feasibility studies being conducted for airports in Vlora and Korca. The plan for Saranda airport was completed however there is no known investor willing to put in money at the time.
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