Henri Coandă Terminals will be modernized with an investment of over 40 million EUR
Investments of 44 million EUR will be made to modernize the existing terminals at Henri Coandă Airport, following the figures recorded in the first four months of this year. The over 3 million passengers indicate an increase in air traffic values at the airports managed by CN Aeroporturi București, representing 80% compared to 2019, which was considered the best year in air traffic history.
The turnover rose to 50.2 million EUR compared to the Company’s budgeted value of 33.1 million EUR, and the gross profit reached 15.8 million EUR compared to the 7.7 million EUR budgeted, indicating a clear positive evolution.
Thus, for the current year, 44 million EUR have been provided from own sources in the budget, and the calculated amount for an investment loan would reach 130 million EUR from the EIB, with the aim of maintaining an accelerated investment plan.
The goal is to double the passenger processing capacity in Terminal 2 by the end of 2022 and the beginning of the first quarter of next year.
In the next 3-5 years, the investment will target the construction of a newly designed terminal.
A logistics center of over 2,000 sqm will be developed at Henri Coandă Airport to increase Cargo processing capacity, along with 10,000 sqm available at Băneasa-Aurel Vlaicu Airport for five facilities dedicated to aircraft repair and maintenance services.
The term for the development of these projects, which will take place under the Built-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) system, is 15-20 years. Implementation should be completed by the end of 2024.
A tender has begun to increase the operating and parking capacity for aircraft on the Henri Coandă Airport apron. The estimated deadline for four parking positions is the second quarter of next year.
Due to the estimated increase in passenger numbers, the baggage belts will be modernized for both arrivals and departures, with implementation scheduled for the end of the second half of the current year.
A ground-level parking lot with 700 spaces will be built near the Departures terminal, to be put into operation by the end of the year.
The information system for passengers and companions and the car parking system will be digitalized.
Projects could be commissioned at the beginning of 2023.
In the third quarter of the current year, the “fast-track” lane will be implemented.
In the passenger terminal, the escalators have been replaced, and the elevators are to be replaced by the end of the third quarter of the current year.
The capacity of the Business Lounges will increase, and a conference center will be opened in the public area of the passenger terminal by the beginning of next year.
Baggage scanners will be replaced, and body scanning equipment has been purchased for a higher level of security. Their implementation is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
Classic equipment on the apron will be progressively replaced with electric charging equipment, starting next year and continuing until 2026.
LED equipment will be used in the passenger terminal to increase energy efficiency.
A photovoltaic cell park will be developed with an installed capacity of approximately 30 MW, which will cover more than half of the current energy consumption, with a completion deadline of 2023.
A cogeneration and geothermal water exploitation project will start, planned for 2024-2025.
Băneasa-Aurel Vlaicu Airport is also ready to operate commercial passenger traffic. Regular flights are expected in the third quarter of the current year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total investment for the modernization of the terminals?
Current investments amount to 44 million EUR from own sources, with the possibility of a 130 million EUR loan from the EIB for future projects.
When will the new passenger terminal be ready?
The construction of a newly designed terminal is targeted for the next 3-5 years as part of the long-term development plan.
What new facilities will be available for passengers in 2023?
By early 2023, passengers will benefit from digital information systems, a new 700-space parking lot, and a fast-track lane.