Aena Brasil, manager of six airports in the Brazilian Northeast, including Recife Guararapes International Airport – Gilberto Freyre, signed, this Friday morning (19), a contract with Passarelli-Método consortium for renovation and expansion of airport equipment in Pernambuco.

Work should begin in early 2022 and will be delivered by 2023, as governs the concession contract with the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac). 

Representing Aena Brasil, alongside the CEO, Santiago Yus, were Roberto Ramirez, Economic and Financial director; Raul Moya, director of Operations, Infrastructure and ICT, and directors of other areas of the company. Representing the consortium, signed the president of Passarelli, Paulo Bittar; and the president of Modo, Hugo Vinicius Rosa, accompanied by executives from the respective companies.

“This signature is very symbolic, since, with it, Aena Brasil starts a process of historic transformation of Recife Airport, one of the main gateways to the Brazilian Northeast, and demonstrates its commitment to the municipality, to Pernambuco and with Brazil”, points out the CEO of Aena Brasil, Santiago Yus.

O Recife International Airport is entering the second phase of the works foreseen in the concession model.

In this second phase, called 1B, the airport will undergo significant changes, gaining a more modern and efficient management in all stages of passenger, baggage and cargo processing.

The improvements include expansion of the terminal, increase in operational capacity and increase in runway, taxi and flight deck areas. In addition, the terminal will gain more commercial space, being able to accommodate a greater number of shops and restaurants. 

“We were honored and very happy to sign a contract with Aena Brasil for the expansion of Recife Airport. This is yet another project that makes us proud to participate, as we have the opportunity to put our expertise and excellence into practice in the airport segment, to carry out yet another work that will positively transform the lives of the people of Pernambuco”, points out Paulo Bittar, director-president of Passarelli, the company that leads the consortium executing the works.

“Recife deserves a modern airport structure that offers an incredible experience to travelers. We are happy to be part of this dream together with Aena Brasil”, adds Hugo Vinicius Rosa, president of Metodo Engenharia.