{"id":176213,"date":"2025-07-01T13:30:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T13:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=176213"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:08:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T22:08:51","slug":"aena-to-invest-an-additional-e351-million-in-spanish-airports-by-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/07\/aena-to-invest-an-additional-e351-million-in-spanish-airports-by-2026.html","title":{"rendered":"Aena to Invest an Additional \u20ac351 Million in Spanish Airports by 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Spanish government has approved an additional investment of \u20ac351 million, which Aena <\/strong>will allocate to major Spanish airports by 2026. This funding, authorized by the Council of Ministers, supplements the existing budget under the DORA II plan (Airport Regulation Document 2022-2026). The goal is to accelerate key improvements originally slated for the next investment cycle, DORA III (2027-2031).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Strategic Boost for Airport Infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These new investments address needs identified after the approval of the current five-year plan. The approach is comprehensive: adapting to regulatory requirements, enhancing safety and cybersecurity standards, modernizing facilities, optimizing operations, and improving passenger experience\u2014all while minimizing disruptions from ongoing construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Airports in Aena\u2019s Spotlight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Among the airports set to benefit from this additional funding are: Alicante-Elche Miguel Hern\u00e1ndez, Valencia, Bilbao, C\u00e9sar Manrique-Lanzarote, Ibiza, M\u00e1laga-Costa del Sol, Menorca, Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna and Tenerife Sur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the most significant projects is the terminal area renovation at Palma de Mallorca Airport, which will receive \u20ac84 million to expedite its completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automation and Technology for Smoother Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Enhancing security checks and passenger comfort is a top priority. Aena will allocate \u20ac86 million to install EDSCB (Explosive Detection System for Cabin Baggage) and ATRS (Automatic Tray Return System) technologies. These systems allow passengers to keep liquids and electronic devices in their carry-on luggage, streamlining security screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An additional \u20ac15 million will be dedicated to strengthening physical and operational security across airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybersecurity, Digitalization, and Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aena\u2019s investments will also focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n