Aena S.M.E. is a Spanish state-owned company specializing in airport management and air navigation services. Established in 1991 as Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea, Aena oversees the planning, development and operation of Spain’s civilian airports and air traffic control systems. Through its subsidiary Aena Internacional, the company also pursues airport concessions and service contracts abroad, leveraging its expertise in infrastructure management and passenger operations.
The company’s core activities include terminal management, runway operations, passenger handling, cargo logistics and retail concessions. Aena works closely with airlines to optimize flight schedules, ground handling and security procedures while developing retail, food and beverage offerings to enhance the traveler experience. Its air navigation division provides air traffic services, flight information and aeronautical communications for both civil and military airspace in Spain.
Aena’s portfolio in Spain comprises 46 airports and two heliports, among which Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat are the busiest hubs. Internationally, the company holds long-term concessions in the United Kingdom, Italy, Mexico, Colombia and Jamaica, in addition to advisory roles in airport development projects across Europe, Latin America and Asia. This global footprint allows Aena to apply best practices and advanced technologies across a diverse range of markets and regulatory environments.
Over the years, Aena has evolved from a purely public entity into a mixed-ownership company following its initial public offering in 2015. The organization is governed by a board of directors appointed by the Spanish government, with a management team responsible for strategic planning, financial oversight and operational excellence. Under its current leadership, Aena continues to invest in infrastructure upgrades, digitalization initiatives and sustainability programs to support the growing demands of global aviation.
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