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Senegal's new $575 million airport opens after 10-year saga

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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 million megaproject Interior design  –  The terminal is 42,000 sq