Aeropuertos Argentina
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Aeropuertos Argentina, commonly referred to by its former name Aeropuertos Argentina 2000, is a Buenos Aires-based consortium established in 1998 to manage and modernize Argentina's airport infrastructure through a 30-year, $2.2 billion build-operate-transfer concession. The company handles more than 41 million passengers annually and is responsible for major terminal upgrades at Ezeiza and Córdoba. It is increasingly integrating advanced AI-driven technologies to optimize passenger flow and streamline modern airport operations.
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| Nickname | AA2000 |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Services | Airport infrastructure and services |
| Website | www |
History
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 (AA2000) was established in February 1998 as a consortium by securing a 30-year contract with a option to extend it for 10 additional year which based in Buenos Aires. At its inception, the company's ownership was divided among Corporacion America Sudamericana led by Eduardo Eurnekian (35%), Ogden Corporation (28%), Societa Per Azioni Esercizi Aeroportuali (28%), Simest Spa Italy (8%), and RIVA (1%). The concession was operating under a Build–Operate–Transfer (BOT) system, with an investment commitment of $2.2 billion over the concession period and an annual license fee of $171.2 million. These funds have primarily been directed toward major upgrade projects, including the development of new passenger terminals at the Ezeiza International Airport and Córdoba Airport, as well as the expansion of the San Carlos de Bariloche Airport.[1]
Operation
In 2019, more than 41 million passengers passed through the airports operated by the company.[2] In May 2022, Aeropuertos Argentina announced a partnership with Veovo, a company that provides airport software and technology. According to the announcement, the cloud-based software uses artificial intelligence to measure passenger movement and provide predictive and real-time insights on passenger behaviour.[3]
Ownership
The ownership divided into four corporation below:[4]
- Corporación América S.A (45,90 %)
- Corporación América SUDAMERICANA S.A. (29,75 %)
- Department of Transportation (15 %)
- Cedicor S.A (9,35 %)
Chairmanship
At a meeting held on 26 April 2017, Martín Eurnekian was appointed president of Aeropuertos Argentina, succeeding Rafael Bielsa, who stepped down after four years in the role.[5]
Airports
The airports managed by AA2000 are:[6]
