Construction begun in 2006, it had to pass inspection in 2011 before opening. Its fire protection systems went "haywire" when a fire was simulated. A stopgap solution report came out six months later which was called "idiotic" by a physicist/MP of Berlin. But plans proceeded to a 2012 grand and extravagant opening.
The CEO of Berlin's airport authority refused approval and the opening was "scuttled." Since then careers have ended over this mess and the cost of the airport has tripled. Hard to believe, but now the "government spends 16 million euros per month just to prevent the huge facility from falling into disrepair."
Recent times have taken a toll on Germany's reputation for excellence.
from Bloomberg
(cont'd tomorrow)
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