The Government of Angola issued a statement this Thursday announcing that the concession for the management of the Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport, in Luanda, was awarded to the consortium that includes the Portuguese Mota-Engil, and led by Corporación
America Airports (CAAP).
The concession has an initial term of 25 years,
and can be renewed for another 15 years. The victory of the consortium that makes up Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construção África, SA, was highlighted by the Government of Angola for “representing, above all, a decisive strategic step for the future of national air transport”.
The new management of Luanda airport handed over to the consortium with Mota-Engil “will have a direct impact on economic growth, boosting sectors such as commerce, services and tourism”, predicts the Minister of Transport, Ricardo Viegas D’Abreu, cited in the statement issued by the Government of Angola.
Transform Angola’s airport into a “hub between Africa and the world”
“The award of this concession marks a unique and historic moment for Angola and for the civil aviation system in particular”, highlighted the Angolan minister, stressing that “the Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport is a crucial infrastructure for transforming our country into a true continental air hub,
boosting passenger and freight transport in Africa and between Africa and the world”.
The consortium obtained 93.25 points out of 100,
“achieving the best global ranking and demonstrating technical capacity, solidity
financial and proven experience in the integrated management of airport infrastructures”, praised the Government of Angola.
Highlighted by the Angolan executive was the relevance of the company that led the consortium, Corporación América Airports (CAAP), based in Luxembourg, “internationally recognized for its economic stability and regulatory rigor”.
Ricardo Viegas D’Abreu also explained that CAAP has a portfolio that totals 52 airports in six countries (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Armenia and Italy), has a “solid financial base, reinforced by listing on the New York Stock Exchange and compliance with international standards”.