SALGADO FILHO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (POA), PINTO MARTINS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (FOR) AND COMANDANTE ARISTON PESSOA REGIONAL AIRPORT (JJD)

"At Fraport Brasil, our vision is to be the country’s leading airport operator. Not the size of the operation but   high quality is our goal. To accomplish this, we go beyond customers’ and stakeholders’ expectations. Efficiency and commitment are part of our Group’s DNA, and our Brazilian team is focused on demonstrating operational excellency day by day."
  

Andreea Pal, CEO Fraport Brasil​

Andreea Pal, CEO of Fraport Brasil, talking about the devastating floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul and their impact on Porto Alegre Airport „Salgado Filho“ (POA).​

A video detailing the reconstruction of Porto Alegre Airport, produced by Fraport Brasil, is available for viewing using the link below.​

Quote by Andreea Pal
Porto Alegre floods

AIRPORT ACHIEVEMENTS

13.6
million passengers
served annually across Fraport Brasil’s airports
72000.0
terminal area | 3,200m runway (Porto Alegre Airport)
72000.0
terminal area | 2,755m runway​ (Fortaleza Airport​)

"It’s gratifying to see how fast things happened and how awesome the results are. We had very strict deadlines, but there was no issue we couldn’t handle. We doubled the size of the POA Terminal to 72.000 square meters, added check-in counters, new baggage carrousels, implemented the latest technology to optimize our operational processes, built a new parking garage and brought up the service level to international standards. POA is a completely modern airport today!”

Airina Ribas, Program Manager Landside/Infrastructure, Porto Alegre Airport

"We started the works to expand the Terminal, then we found out it was not possible to access a specific area due to a judicial issue between the former operator and its construction company. We’ll never forget an audience which took place at Fortaleza Airport to help to solve the stalemate. Fortunately, all went well. Today we offer to our passengers a very modern and client-focused Terminal which has doubled its size.”

Francisco Wagner da Silva, Mechanical Systems Maintenance Coordinator, Fortaleza Airport

"The climate events of 2024 in southern Brazil had a major impact on the apron and runway infrastructure at Porto Alegre Airport. At the same time, the events highlighted the importance of strengthening regional flood protection.​ The continuous efforts of the Municipality of Porto Alegre and relevant authorities in advancing the protections within the Polders 7 and 8 project represent a crucial step toward minimizing flood risks and boosting the resilience of the airport and its surrounding areas. Furthermore, Fraport Brasil and Municipality are working closely together to ensure that the city and airport protection systems operate in perfect coordination.​.”

Diógenes Luciano Sartor, Airside Infrastructure Program Manager, Porto Alegre Airport

"Leading Route Development across Fraport Brasil’s network is a rewarding challenge, especially when navigating the complexities of the Brazilian aviation market and its vast geography. Despite these industry challenges, Porto Alegre has achieved market-leading growth, driving the country's aviation expansion in recent years and setting new standards for regional​ resilience. In Fortaleza, we continue to expand our global footprint, proudly landing the Madrid connection powered by the first A321XLR operations in Brazil. The game-changing capabilities of the A321XLR and the Embraer E2 are unlocking unprecedented markets for us, and now with one extra airport, Jericoacoara, having joined our portfolio, our capacity to increase tourism and drive regional connectivity is stronger than ever.​”

Pedro Navega, Aviation Manager, Fraport Brasil

"Strict deadlines and a lot of human commitment were the trademark of the runway works at Fortaleza Airport. We could fulfill the requirements of the regulator and finished right before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our runway was extended to 2,755 meters, but the celebration took place only two years later due to the pandemic. We are a committed team who never gave up and has always done our best, even on the most uncertain days!”

Márcio Vasconcelos, Civil Systems Maintenance Coordinator, Fortaleza Airport

"Since we took over Porto Alegre Airport, we have remained committed to excellence, as recognized by receiving the “Aviação + Brasil” Award in the “General Satisfaction” category. More recently, our ability to overcome adversity was put to the test following the 2024 floods. The airport’s reconstruction also earned us the unprecedented “Resilience Award”, presented by the National Civil Aviation Secretariat (SAC). Being recognized both for passenger satisfaction and for the strength of our recovery reinforces our commitment to the future of Brazilian aviation.”

Fabrício Cardoso de Lima – Director of Operations, Porto Alegre Airport

"The integration of Jericoacoara Airport into Fraport Brasil’s operations in Ceará strengthens our ability to connect destinations and support the region’s tourism development. By bringing together the expertise, experience and resources of our teams in Fortaleza and Jericoacoara, we can create synergies across the airports and further contribute to the growth of connectivity in Ceará.​”

Thais Reder, Director of Operations,  Fortaleza and Jeri Airport

Airina Ribas
Francisco Wagner da Silva
Diógenes Luciano Sartor
Pedro Navega
Márcio Vasconcelos
Fabrício Cardoso de Lima
Thais Reder

SELECTED AWARDS

Sustainable Airports Award (3rd Place, 2022)

 

Modernization and quality standard improvement Award (1st Place, 2023)

 

POA BANNER SITE - PREMIAÇÃO MAIS BRASIL

 

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CONCESSION INFORMATION

Fraport Brasil S.A. Aeroporto de Fortaleza

100 %
shareholdings

Operation, maintenance & development of the airport
scope

2017 - 2047
period

Fraport Brasil S.A. Aeroporto de Porto Alegre

100 %
shareholdings

Operation, maintenance &  development of the airports FOR and JJD
scope

2017 - 2042
period

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