Aeris Holding is the New Name of Alterra Partners

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The announcement was made by Carlos Plass, Aeris' new executive director in a press release: "... the new partners not only wanted to, but also needed to change the former name...".

La Prensa Libre reports: "...the new leaders of the company explained that the project goes on according to schedule, and they guarantee they will finish the passenger terminal and Block C boarding areas by mid-2010. They mentioned that in 2011 they will deliver the boarding areas of Blocks D and E, effectively ending the second modernization phase of the airport".

Source: prensalibre.co.cr

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