The manufacturer of the equipment will send its representatives next week to fix the mechanical problems identified during the trial test of the baggage handling system.
The new system was funded by the Federal Aviation Administration and was completed over a year go but has yet to be fully operational as it lacks the needed certification from the FAA.
Costing about $15 million, the project was completed in May 2007 and included an explosive detection and baggage handling systems, which are vital in the airport screening process.
The project also included a new building, accessories and air-conditioning.
“CPA has confirmed with the manufacturer of the baggage processing system that their engineers are coming next week to once and for all address the problems that CPA has been experiencing since it procured the equipment,” Camacho told Variety.
He said CPA has also notified the federal Transportation Security Administration regarding the arrival of the engineers.
“Certification is up this month and CPA is optimistic that before the year ends, the new baggage handling system will be in full operation — we will be removing all the scanners and start using the new equipment that will speed up the whole check-in and check-out counters,” he said.
