談。桃機Talking TTIA One after another, the old photos take us back to February 21, 1979, when more than 1,000 honoured guests from Taiwan and overseas joyfully came to Dayuan Township to witness the ceremony marking the opening of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, which was one of the Ten Major Infrastructure Projects during the 1970s in Taiwan. With major media coverage, the public also came, eager to experience a majestic work of architecture that was being cal led the Far East 's best international airport. When it was officially opened on February 26, the airport became an important hub for international travelers and air cargo. Down to the present day, it remains Taiwan's busiest and most important national gateway. Speeding construction work As the entire world battled the pandemic over the past two years, Taiwan attracted attention for its successes both in economics and in epidemic prevention, notes Lin Kuo-shian, Chairman of Taoyuan International Airport Corp (TIAC). Although facing pressures and setbacks, the frontl ine workers have been able to quickly adjust their approach and to continue their forward march. Consequently, these achievements have earned many kudos domestically and internationally. What's more, TIAC has made use of this time to completely upgrade the airport's facilities, both hardware and software. It has completed several projects ahead of schedule, including the renovations of the ai rport 's North and South runways, the refurbishments of its terminal faci l ities, and its digital transformation. Moreover, TIAC has conducted the One ID trials, advanced smartification of the airport's safety and service systems, and started the construction of Terminal 3. In addition to carr ying out its duties as a national gatekeeper, TIAC is determined to bolster national economic development and transport efficiency. The Storm Will Pass, Bringing a Brighter Future To celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the airport, partners of Airport Service Alliance created messages to bless TTIA and Facebook fan page of TTIA also posted old photos allowing the younger generation to glimpse the airport's splendid past. On February 26, TIAC CEO Dann Zhao-bi made a broadcast to express his gratitude for the partners' contributions. Noting that the trials and tribulations of the pandemic will pass, he encouraged all partners to adjust their approaches as needed while they strive together to provide even better service and create an even more outstanding airport. 09 機場動態Airport in Motion ▲ 一張張精彩的舊照片，訴說著桃園國際機場43年 來歲月流轉的動人故事。 The old photos are telling moving stories of TTIA for the past 43 years. Even if 43 years have passed since its opening, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TTIA) retains its position as the most beautiful airport on the east side of the Taiwan Strait. As TTIA marches into its 44th year, let us refer to old photos to revisit the airport’s days of glory past, and anticipate its next gorgeous transformation with the future opening of Terminal 3.
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