GRUPAR assumes management of Garanhuns, Serra Talhada, Araripina and Paulo Afonso airports
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Background ✨
Brazil's Ministry of Ports and Airports signed an addendum formalising the incorporation of 12 airports into GRU Airport São Paulo Guarulhos' concession contract, after the concessionaire acquired the terminals in the first AmpliAR auction round.1 The ministry also outlined BRL731.6 million of private investment secured under AmpliAR for 13 airports in the Northeast and Legal Amazon, with concession agreements due to be signed between Dec-2025 and Mar-2026 ahead of management transfers.2 Garanhuns, Serra Talhada Santa Magalhaes and Araripina were among the first airports included in AmpliAR, with works planned across terminals, aprons, parking and runway end safety areas.3 The Minister of Ports and Airports said Garanhuns Airport was allocated BRL22.1 million via AmpliAr for runway, apron and passenger terminal improvements.4