The Angolan government announced that the consortium led by Corporación América Airports (CAAP), which includes Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construção África S.A., will manage the new António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) for 25 years.
According to Angola’s Ministry of Transport, the concession for the operation, management, and maintenance of AIAAN was awarded to the consortium through a process conducted by the ministry in strict compliance with the applicable legal and technical standards in force in Angola.
The ministry stated in a press release that the concession has an initial term of 25 years, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 15 years, highlighting that the international investor achieved the highest overall score (93.25 out of 100), demonstrating “technical capability, financial solidity, and proven experience in integrated airport infrastructure management.”
For Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu, quoted in the statement, awarding this concession marks a “unique and historic moment” for Angola and its civil aviation system in particular.
CAAP, headquartered in Luxembourg and internationally recognized for its “economic stability and regulatory rigor,” is positioned as a leader in private airport management, combining technical expertise with proven operational capacity in the modernization and expansion of airport infrastructure.
The minister emphasized that AIAAN is a “critical infrastructure” that will transform the country into a “true continental air hub, boosting passenger and cargo transport within Africa and between Africa and the world. This project will have a direct impact on economic growth, supporting sectors such as trade, services, and tourism, while strengthening the international presence of the ‘Visit Angola’ brand.”
“This outcome reaffirms the Ministry of Transport’s commitment to modernizing and enhancing the competitiveness of the sector, strengthening the government’s investment in the sustainable development of the country’s strategic infrastructure, and positioning Angola as a relevant aviation platform in Africa and globally,” the minister added.
Source: Lusa
