Tocumen S.A. to auction 11 abandoned aircraft for scrap

Tocumen S.A. has launched a public auction to sell metallic material from 11 abandoned aircraft classified as scrap. The removal of these planes is intended to reclaim operational space at Tocumen International Airport and Panama Pacifico Airport.

Six of the decommissioned aircraft are located at the Tocumen Cargo Terminal, while five are situated on the grounds of Panama Pacifico. Reclaiming these areas is expected to expand cargo handling capacity, facilitate logistical growth, and generate additional revenue for the airport.

General Manager Jose Ruiz Blanco stated that the removal aims to reduce operational and environmental risks. The presence of the abandoned structures posed potential contamination issues and could serve as bird habitats, which may compromise ground maneuvers, takeoffs, and landings.