The new airport’s air strip is slated to open January 22 and is 18 kilometers (11.2 miles) away from the Kingdom’s border. Close to Israeli’s southern resort town of Eilat, the modern airport is expected to become a major regional transport hub.
– WATCH: PM Netanyahu speaks directly with Ramon International Airport control tower as first inbound flight prepares to land.
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Jordan protested the opening of a new international airport just kilometers away from its border with Israel, local media reported on Sunday.
The Jordanian government has expressed concerns about the Ramon international airport as early as 2015. Continue Reading »
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