Cambodia launches pilot flight at new Koh Kong airport

The US$350 million Dara Sakor International Airport in Botum Sakor district is being developed by Chinese firm Tianjin Union Development Group. - SSCA

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Dara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong province is operating a pilot flight to ensure full equipment functionality and staff capability before it applies for government licensing to officially operate.

State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) spokesperson Sin Chansereyvutha said that the airport had begun the process of operating the pilot flight from April 19, which will continue until the 26th.