This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data
Last Published: 7/23/2019

 

Overview

The Government of Paraguay awarded a Public-Private Partnership concession in 2016 to build a new passenger terminal within the grounds of the current Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, and convert the current facility into corporate facilities and administrative offices.  However, the government cancelled this tender in August 2018 due to irregularities in the review process.  This project could potentially relaunch in the future for new bidders.

Sub-Sector Best Prospects

The Government of Paraguay is exploring the possibility of positioning Paraguay as a logistics and aircraft maintenance platform for airliners serving more profitable routes.  As a result, there is anticipated growth in the following sectors:  civil aviation consulting and engineering services, airport infrastructure and technologies, weather monitoring equipment, safety and security equipment, air traffic control systems, and baggage and cargo handling equipment and systems.                                        

Opportunities

The Government of Paraguay considers the improvement of the country’s civil aviation infrastructure a top priority.  The government is interested in projects to better utilize the country’s second largest airport, located in Ciudad del Este, including using it as a regional hub for cargo logistics. 

Web Resources

Paraguayan Civil Aviation Authority
Ministry of Public Works and Communications
Paraguayan Export & Investment Promotion Bureau (REDIEX)
National Directorate for Public Contracts
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