Bird strikes disrupt Tivat Airport operations; government cancels airport concession tender
Multiple flights were diverted from Tivat Airport due to bird activity, highlighting ongoing operational challenges. The incident coincides with the government's decision to cancel the concession tender for both Tivat and Podgorica airports, leaving the future management and modernization strategy for Montenegro's primary aviation hubs uncertain.
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Montenegro Airport Concession Tender Canceled Amid Operational Challenges
The Government of Montenegro has canceled the concession tender for Tivat and Podgorica airports, confirmed by official sources. This decision follows operational disruptions at Tivat Airport due to bird strikes and the withdrawal of the top-ranked bidder, creating a legal vacuum and stalling critical infrastructure upgrades. The future management and modernization strategy for Montenegro's primary aviation hubs remain uncertain.