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Athens Airport 30% Stake Attracts Interest from 10 Suitors

Ten global investment schemes have expressed their interest to acquire a 30 percent stake in Athens International Airport, owned by Greece's state privatization fund HRADF.

TAIPED-owned 30% Stake in Athens Airport Up for Sale

Greece’s Economic Policy Council has decided to accelerate the sale of a 30 percent stake in Athens International Airport.

New Terminal at Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport Paves Way for Overhaul Works

The expansion and overhaul of the Makedonia Airport in Thessaloniki is set to be completed in two years’ time, says German airport operator Fraport.

Athens Airport Growing Bigger, New Works in Progress

Construction works to expand the main terminal of Athens International Airport (AIA) in view of ever growing numbers of travelers are currently under way.

Marguerite Fund Acquires Stake in 14 Greek Regional Airports

The Marguerite Fund has acquired a 10 percent stake in Fraport Greece, the owner and operator of 14 regional airports in Greece.

Athens Airport Management Plans to Invest €400m in Upgrades

Athens International Airport's operator has announced plans to put 400 million euros into the upgrade of the airport, over the next five years.

Revamp of Greek Regional Airports to Begin in November

Development and upgrading works at Greek regional airports, taken over by the Fraport consortium, are expected to begin in early November.

September Passenger Traffic Rises 11.4% at Fraport-run Greek Airports

The 14 Greek regional airports operated by Fraport Greece recorded an 11.4 percent increase in September, compared to the same month last year, reaching a total of 4.2 million passengers.

Athens Airport Gets 20-year Concession Extension

Athens International Airport’s concession to run the country’s largest airport for the next 20 years has received the green light.

Fraport: Passenger Traffic Up 8.3% in 14 Greek Airports in August

The 14 Greek regional airports that are managed by Fraport Greece achieved combined traffic growth of 8.3 percent to some 5.1 million passengers in August 2017.

PM Tsipras: Fraport’s Investment an Important Moment for Greece

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said the investment in the country's 14 regional airports by German airport operator Fraport, is an "important moment for Greece."

Fraport Steps in as Manager at 14 Greek Airports

Fraport Greece is taking over the 40-year management of 14 regional airports across Greece and plans to proceed with renovation and construction works.

Fraport, Intrakat Ink Greek Airport Construction Projects Deal

Fraport Greece has entered an agreement with Intrakat for the overhaul works on the 14 regional airports that have come under its management.

Consortium to Lend Fraport €1bn to Run 14 Regional Airports in Greece

A consortium of financial institutions will lend Fraport Greece approximately 1 billion euros for the 40-year concession of 14 airports across the country.

Commission: Fraport Greek Airports Deal in Line with EU Law

Greek government agreements with Fraport Greece for the management of 14 regional airports are in accordance with EU law, the European Commission said.

Fraport to Take Over 14 Greek Airports Over Next Few Weeks

The transfer of management of 14 Greek airports to Fraport has once again been delayed although March 15 had been announced as the day of the take over.

Fraport Greece Holds Info Event Ahead of March 15 Airport Takeover

Fraport Greece is ready to take over management of 14 regional airports on March 15 and held a day event recently in order to present its ambitious plans.

SETE Applauds Signing of Greece’s Major Privatisation Deal on Regional Airports

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has applauded the signing of the 40-year concession agreement between Greece and the consortium of Fraport AG-Slentel for the upgrade, maintenance, management and operation of 14 Greek regional airports.