Aena wins Rio Galeão airport deal after fierce bidding battle

ftn News
Vedat Ozgur Tore
02 Apr 2026

Aena has won the concession to operate Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão airport after a competitive public auction, strengthening its position as Brazil’s largest private airport operator.

The Spanish group secured the licence with a bid of 2.9 billion reais (about €483 million), more than three times the minimum price set by the government, and will take control of the airport until May 2039.

The deal, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals, gives Aena ownership of 100% of the concessionaire company...

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