The Angolan Ministry of Transport has announced the concession for the operation, management, and maintenance rights of AIAAN to a consortium. This decision was made following a process strictly adhering to Angola’s legal and technical standards.
The ministry stated in a communiqué that the concession has an initial term of 25 years, extendable by another 15 years. The international investor achieved the highest global score of 93.25 out of 100, demonstrating “technical capability, financial solidity, and proven experience in integrated airport infrastructure management.”
CAAP, headquartered in Luxembourg, is noted for its “economic stability and regulatory rigor,” distinguishing itself as a leader in private airport management. It combines technical proficiency with proven operational capability in modernizing and expanding airport infrastructures, the note highlighted.
Angolan Minister of Transport Ricardo de Abreu, quoted in the communiqué, described the granting of this concession as a “unique and historic” moment for Angola and particularly for the civil aviation system.
The AIAAN infrastructure is “crucial” in transforming the nation into a “true continental air hub, boosting passenger and cargo transport in Africa and between Africa and the world. This project will have a direct impact on economic growth, enhancing sectors such as commerce, services, and tourism, while strengthening the international presence of the ‘Visit Angola’ brand,” he noted.
“This result reaffirms the Ministry of Transport’s commitment to modernizing and increasing the competitiveness of the sector, reinforcing the government’s focus on the sustainable development of the country’s strategic infrastructures and positioning Angola as a significant air platform in the African continent and globally,” the official added.
