Senegal's new $575 million airport opens after 10-year saga
Photos: Inside $575 million megaproject Ready for landing – AIBD will handle around 80,000 flights a year. The Senegalese authorities hope it will become the primary hub of West Africa. Hide Caption 5 of 9 Photos: Inside $575 million megaproject Gnerous legroom – The site will also have capacity to house large planes such as Airbus A380s. Hide Caption 6 of 9 Photos: Inside $575 million megaproject Build it...they will come? – It is hoped that the airport will lead to wider development of the currently remote area including through new malls, hotels and business facilities. Hide Caption 7 of 9 Photos: Inside $575 million megaproject Partnerships – French firm Lagardère Travel Retail has been contracted to operate 1,000 square meters of duty-free stores on the site. Hide Caption 8 of 9 Photos: Inside $575 mill...