Biak (25/8) - held Gathering and FGD (Focus Group Discussion) initiated by PT. Angkasa Pura I (Persero) Branch Biak Frans Kaisiepo Airport, with the theme restoring the Glory of Biak Frans Kaisiepo Airport become Air Transport Hub in Papua region. This theme was not merely as a discussion for the benefit of the airport management, but rather to discuss how the strategic steps forward to advance Biak and Papua.
In this FGD present Biak Numfor Head of Tourism, Biak Numfor Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Biak Numfor Department of Revenue, Perum LPPNPI, Ground Handling, and Airlines.
In this FGD raised issues that can be a challenge and an opportunity to restore the glory of Biak Frans Kaisiepo Airport which include the development of new airports in the Papua region, the development of technology, security, and tourism in Biak. Dilemma and ironic indeed if the airport was formerly named Mokmer Airports plays an important role in the flow of international air transport. History records that the Airports Mokmer used to be the basis of strategic communications. Sydney - Honolulu became an international icon who always echoed in the stories that are still remembered Biak society. Large aircraft ever to land on Biak, transporting cargo and passengers at home and abroad.
Department of Tourism said that the Biak also has its own charm. Cendrawasih Gulf now being developed to become an icon of tourism in Biak. There are many other tourist areas in Biak that have not explore yet and known to the public need to be introduced. So that the acceleration of infrastructure is needed. Hope that all of us continue to promote tourism Biak-owned media, Biak Numfor Head of Tourism, said.
Airport become a gateway and a reflection of a region, has a very important role and strategic in the development and progress of the region. Frans Kaisiepo Airport has become a very important role of air transport hub in Papua region to restore the glory of Biak and Papua in the international world.
