Friday, November 29, 2024 VINCI Airports has successfully completed a comprehensive modernization of seven airports in Brazil’s Northern region, marking a significant milestone in the development of the Amazon’s air transport infrastructure. The official handover ceremony took place on Thursday, November 28, at Porto Velho Airport, with notable attendees including Brazil’s Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, National Aviation Secretary Thomé França, and local government officials. This extensive project was part of VINCI Airports’ long-term strategy following its acquisition of the Amazon airports in 2021.
With an investment of R$1.4 billion, the upgrades have impacted seven major airports: Manaus, Tefé, Tabatinga, Porto Velho, Boa Vista, Rio Branco, and Cruzeiro do Sul. The goal was to improve safety, accessibility, operational efficiency, and passenger comfort, all while enhancing air connectivity between the Amazon and the rest of Brazil, as well as international destinations.
The completion of these renovations represents a major step forward for the aviation infrastructure in Brazil’s Northern region, positioning these airports to better handle rising passenger demand while fostering local economic growth. VINCI Airports CEO in Brazil, Julio Ribas, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting regional development through continuous investment, saying, “This marks the conclusion of an important phase. We are determined to turn thes.
