Overview
- The first commercial flight, an Air Cambodia service from China, received a water salute as the terminal welcomed inaugural passengers.
- The project is a joint venture between the government and OCIC via CAIC, with design by Foster + Partners and construction by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau.
- Civil aviation officials put the initial phase cost at about $2 billion, up from an earlier $1.5 billion estimate.
- Phnom Penh’s former international airport has closed to regular commercial traffic and will be kept for military use and emergencies.
- NGO STT says roughly 2,000 households were displaced or faced eviction during construction, while officials say disputes are almost resolved.