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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Spain’s huge investment to modernise airports ahead of soaring passenger numbers

Barajas Airport. T4 Terminal. Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez international airport is the main airport of the capital - (Getty/iStock)

Spanish airport operator Aena has announced a substantial tripling of its investment, earmarking €12.88 billion for the 2027-2031 period to modernise terminals in anticipation of soaring passenger numbers.

This ambitious outlay comes as the company projects Spanish airports will serve 320 million passengers in 2025, marking a 3.4 per cent rise from last year's record 309 million. This surge is fuelled by a thriving tourism sector, which has positioned Spain's economy as one of the fastest-growing in the developed world.

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