Aena plans R$1bn in investments at Rio’s Galeão airport

International Valor
Debora Leite
14 October 2026

Projects include a BYD testing center, an Accor hotel and a Gol maintenance hangar as the Spanish operator seeks to expand flights and attract new businesses

Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport is set to receive approximately R$1 billion in investments from private partners over the next three years, Spanish airport operator Aena announced Tuesday (Oct. 13), a week after taking over the terminal.

The projects include an international hotel under the Accor brand, a vehicle testing center for Chinese automaker BYD and an aircraft maintenance hangar for Brazilian airline Gol, as well as logistics and cargo facilities to be developed by investment manager Hire Capital...

Aena plans R$1bn in investments at Rio’s Galeão airport - International Valor - 14 October 2026