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Aena to buy majority stakes in UK airports for $360 million
Aena buys 51% of Leeds Bradford and 49% of Newcastle Airports for £270 million to expand UK regional presence and support 9.5 million passengers, boosting connections to Spain.
- Aena Internacional, the operator of most airports in Spain, has bought majority stakes in Newcastle Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport from InfraBridge for around £270m .
- The deal will not result in noticeable differences for passengers, but it has been seen as a vote of confidence in the airports' growth plans and the wider regional economy.
- While Newcastle Airport will remain 51% owned by local councils, Leeds Bradford Airport's 51% stake has been fully acquired by Aena, with the airports continuing to operate separately.
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Aena expands UK airport presence
THE UK has long been one of Spain’s most important tourism lifelines, sending millions of holidaymakers south every year. Now, Spain’s airport operator Aena is tightening that link even further, with a major investment that strengthens its presence on British soil. The company has confirmed the purchase of key stakes in Leeds Bradford Airport and Newcastle Airport, two regional hubs with a… Source
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