Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez plans to boost airport funding fourfold, allocating a staggering 13 billion euros from 2027 to 2031.
Spain Unveils Major Investment Plan for Airports: English to Spanish Translation & Airbnb Impact
The Spanish government has revealed a substantial investment plan worth over 12.8 billion euros for the modernization and expansion of main Spanish airports. Dubbed DORA III, this is the largest investment in Spanish airports in recent decades, aiming to address increasing air traffic demand, modernize infrastructure, and prepare airports for the future.
Key airports set to benefit from this plan include Palma de Mallorca, Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández, Madrid-Barajas, and Barcelona-El Prat. In Palma de Mallorca, investments of 559 million euros are planned for terminal remodeling. The Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport will receive over 1,000 million euros for terminal expansion and a new taxiway. Madrid-Barajas will receive nearly 4,000 million euros for expanding the T4 and T4S terminals, renovating the T123, and preparing infrastructure for high-speed rail and new metro lines. Barcelona-El Prat will receive 3.2 billion euros in investments.
The investment plan quadruples the funding of the previous period and prioritizes sustainability, aiming to achieve 'net-zero emissions' by 2030, twenty years ahead of the global aviation sector's commitment. A significant portion of the funds, 1.5 billion euros, will be allocated to technological, innovation, and sustainability projects.
CEO of Aena, Maurici Lucena, stated that these investments are not influenced by political opportunities or regional balance. He emphasized that the investments are financed by Aena with its own resources, not relying on Spanish taxpayer money.
The strategy also aims to boost economic growth. A 10% improvement in air connectivity increases the GDP per capita by 0.5%. A 1% increase in flights helps to boost commercial exchanges by 0.7%. Every thousand air passengers create a direct job. The government defends this commitment as a way to strengthen the competitiveness of strategic pillars of the economy.
However, it's important to note that completing the works and changes will take some extended time. The El Prat airport expansion project is among the pending projects, with a cost of 3,200 million euros.
In conclusion, the DORA III investment plan marks a significant step towards modernizing Spanish airports, boosting economic growth, and promoting sustainability. The plan is expected to create numerous jobs and strengthen Spain's position as a key player in European aviation, potentially benefiting Airbnb and other tourism-related businesses.
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