The City Council of Mostar has approved the initiation of the process to grant a concession for Mostar Airport to the American company AAFS, which was also selected for a gas pipeline project connecting Bosnia and Herzegovina with Croatia. The concession does not involve ownership transfer but management rights. The majority owner of Mostar Airport is the City of Mostar with an 88% stake, while Zagreb Airport holds 12%. AAFS, whose leadership includes individuals close to Donald Trump's administration, submitted a self-initiated bid for the concession, proposing investments between €55 million
Bias read (Right): The article highlights the involvement of individuals associated with Donald Trump's administration in securing a major infrastructure concession, which could imply political influence. While it presents facts about the concession process and the company’s background, the emphasis on the connection
Official sources cited
- government City Council of Mostar
- organisation Marko Đuzel, Director of Mostar Airport
