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New Lisbon airport: VINCI Airports reaffirms its commitment to the development of the Portuguese economyA key milestone has been reached for New Lisbon Airport: the engineering, cost and construction report has been submitted to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing on schedule.Submission of the Environmental Impact Assessment before the end of July.Continuation of an investment program dedicated to the modernisation of airport infrastructure in the Portuguese network.Share on:ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, a subsidiary of VINCI Airports, submitted the Engineering, Cost and Construction Report for the new Lisbon Luís de Camões airport to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing on July 16, 2026. This document consolidates the results of the preliminary design studies: functional program, operational capacity, multimodal connectivity, and long-term structural solutions.By the end of the month, the final Environmental Impact Assessment will be submitted to the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) and the Government, in accordance with the schedule stipulated in the concession agreement. Following the evaluation of these documents by the relevant authorities, the detailed design and architectural phase will begin.With the submission of these two reports, ANA and VINCI Airports reaffirm their commitment to creating Portugal's new international gateway, offering a modern, competitive and sustainable airport solution that serves the country's economic development.The ongoing and planned investment program by ANA and VINCI Airports is dedicated to modernizing airport infrastructure across the entire Portuguese network. This includes, in particular: in Lisbon, the new south pier and the renovation of the central pier, the south aircraft parking area of Terminal 2, and the border control area; in Porto, the complete rehabilitation of the runway, the airport operations control centre, and the modernization of the terminal; and expansion and modernisation work in Faro in the Azores and in Madeira.The design of the new Lisbon airport continues this commitment and mobilises a multidisciplinary team of more than 250 engineers, specialists, technicians and environmental professionals.Designed to become an international benchmark, Luís de Camões Airport will combine cutting-edge technology, operational innovation, and environmental sustainability. With a capacity to handle 56 million passengers per year upon opening, the airport will support the growth of air travel in Portugal for decades to come. Aiming to be among the most advanced airports in the world, it will include two runways, 120 aircraft stands, 194 self-service check-in kiosks, a passenger terminal of approximately 500,000 m², and innovative technological solutions to optimise operations and reinvent the passenger experience.The airport will be integrated into a multimodal network including the third bridge over the Tagus, the high-speed rail network and new road connections, thus strengthening its territorial connectivity.This press release was sourced from VINCI Airports (VINCI Concessions) on 21-Jul-2026.

SYSTRA France has been awarded the technical project management assistance contract (AMOT) for the future airport in Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, acting as lead partner of a consortium bringing together Aéroport de Nice, Mzé Conseil, BRL Ingénierie, Neo-Eco and Ekium.Commissioned by the French Ministry of Transport, through the Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) and the Air Transport Directorate (DTA), the assignment will run from 2026 to 2030 and will support the project from its preparation phase through to contract finalisation.A long runway to secure air linksIncluded in the planning law for the rebuilding of Mayotte adopted in summer 2025, the future airport accounts for around 40% of the funds allocated under this law to the territory's priority investments. Located on the proposed Bouyouni M'Tsangamouji site, in the northwest of Grande-Terre, it is intended to provide the archipelago with a long runway suitable for long-haul flights and pave the way for more direct connections with mainland France and international destinations.The stakes are high for Mayotte. The current Dzaoudzi-Pamandzi airport, located on Petite-Terre, has a runway that is too short to allow wide-body aircraft to take off at full load, requiring technical stopovers in Kenya and extending journey times. Since the emergence in 2018 of an underwater volcano 50 km from Petite-Terre, the island has experienced 400 micro-earthquakes per month and has subsided by 19 cm, according to the French Geological Survey (BRGM). These developments further reinforce the need to prepare an airport facility that is sustainably adapted to the territory's needs.Long considered, the extension of the existing airport was ultimately ruled out because of geological, urban, environmental and operational constraints. The choice of Bouyouni M'Tsangamouji, on Grande-Terre, would allow the future infrastructure to be developed on a less exposed site. It is estimated to cost around one sixth of an extension to the current platform, while also reducing the environmental footprint.A four-year support assignmentThe AMOT assignment entrusted to the consortium is intended to support and secure the project's next stages. SYSTRA France will first contribute to the technical framing of the contractual structure, helping the project owner clarify the key choices, interfaces, overall project schedule and conditions for project implementation.The teams will also work on the preliminary technical analyses required to prepare the operation. This work will help inform the project programme considering its environmental, landscape, urban and airport-related challenges, as well as issues related to the circular economy, reuse and recovery of materials, accommodation needs and aviation fuel supply.The agricultural component will receive specific support, including coordination of a monitoring committee, dialogue with farm operators, preparation of baseline assessments and assistance with the relocation of the affected farms. It will also include defining compensation measures, future facilities and collective compensation arrangements to be submitted to the competent authorities.Another component will focus on the current Dzaoudzi-Pamandzi airport. The consortium will carry out an assessment of the existing platform to identify the adjustments needed to maintain continuity of service until the new facility enters operation.Finally, SYSTRA France will support the future tendering procedures, whether for a concession contract or a design-build contract. The assignment will cover preparation of the tender documents, technical analysis of bids, support for juries and negotiations, and then the finalisation of contracts.The first preparatory works are expected to begin in 2027. The new airport is scheduled to welcome its first passengers by 2036.Our ambition is to provide the State with high-level technical project owner support, capable of combining strategic vision, operational excellence, local roots and risk management to turn this public ambition into a tangible reality.Sébastien Mercier, Project Director for the Indian Ocean, SYSTRA FranceA structured local presence in the Indian OceanSince opening its office on Réunion Island, another French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, SYSTRA France has gradually strengthened its foothold across the region. Opened in 2023, the office now has six permanent staff members based in Saint-Paul and Saint-Pierre.This local presence makes it possible to cover a broad range of assignments, including mobility studies, transport economics, infrastructure project management, regulatory procedures, project delivery support, scheduling, coordination and supervision, public consultation, and support for contracting authorities. It also relies on a network of local partners, mobilised according to the needs of each project.This press release was sourced from SYSTRA on 12-Jul-2026.

Thales annonce aujourd’hui l’attribution d’un contrat majeur par le Centre national de l’aviation civile (NCAC) de Mongolie pour la modernisation des infrastructures de gestion du trafic aérien du pays, marquant une étape majeure dans le développement d’aviation.Ce programme soutiendra le déploiement d’une double architecture de centre de contrôle régional (ACC) de nouvelle génération en Mongolie. Dans le cadre de ce contrat, Thales fournira les systèmes avancés d’automatisation du contrôle aérien pour les deux centres — en modernisant l’ACC existant à Oulan-Bator et en équipant le nouvel ACC qui sera établi à Sainshand.Grâce à la fourniture de ces systèmes ATC de pointe, le projet améliorera considérablement :La résilience opérationnelle et les redondances du systèmeLa capacité de l’espace aérien et sa performance opérationnelleLa cybersécurité des infrastructures critiquesLa durabilité à long terme grâce au développement des compétences locales.Cet accord s’appuie sur la dynamique de la relation entre la France et la Mongolie, mise en évidence en 2025 à l’occasion du 60e anniversaire de l’établissement des relations diplomatiques entre les deux pays, reflétant l’approfondissement de leur coopération bilatérale et l’implication coordonnée des principaux acteurs institutionnels, financiers et universitaires français en soutien aux ambitions stratégiques de la Mongolie.Au-delà du déploiement de technologies avancées, ce programme met fortement l’accent sur le développement du capital humain. L’École nationale de l’aviation civile (ENAC) soutiendra le renforcement des capacités locales, avec des instructeurs déployés à Oulan-Bator et des professionnels mongols recevant une formation avancée à Toulouse (France). De plus, alors que les cybermenaces continuent d’augmenter à l’échelle mondiale - en particulier dans les infrastructures aéronautiques critiques - le programme comprend une gamme dédiée de services de cybersécurité, de formation et de soutien consultatif afin de renforcer la cyber-résilience et la préparation opérationnelle à long terme de la Mongolie.Ce projet est soutenu par une solution de financement flexible établie entre Bpi France et la Banque du Commerce et du Développement de Mongolie - TDBM, reflétant la vision stratégique à long terme qui sous-tend cette coopération. En consolidant les deux ACC dans un cadre technologique avancé et unifié, la Mongolie franchit une étape clé vers un système de navigation aérienne plus résilient, sécurisé et prêt pour l’avenir. Cet accord représente une étape majeure pour le secteur de l’aviation mongol et constitue un exemple fort de coopération internationale stratégique ayant un impact tangible et durable.« Ce projet illustre la force de la coopération entre la France et la Mongolie afin de faire progresser une aviation sûre et efficace. En combinant des technologies avancées de gestion du trafic aérien, des capacités robustes de cybersécurité et un transfert complet des compétences aux côtés de l’École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile, nous proposons plus qu’une infrastructure : nous contribuons à construire une excellence opérationnelle durable.” déclare Youzec Kurp, Vice President, Solutions de Mobilité Aérienne, Thales.

A l'issue de son Assemblée Générale, le Conseil d’administration de PROAVIA a procédé à l’élection de son nouveau bureau le 7 avril 2026.Il se compose de la façon suivante :Christel BAREL  -  Présidente  -  APAVEFrançoise BOUCARUT  -  Vice-Présidente  -   ALPHA-CIMPauline BLOT GEORGES  -  Vice-Présidente  -  SCHNEIDER ELECTRICAyce CELIKEL  -  Trésorière  -  ENVISAArnaud FAYOLLE  -  Secrétaire  -  ALSTEF GROUPA ce bureau s'ajoutent cinq autres membres pour contribuer et participer au fonctionnement du Conseil d'Administration :Paul AVRILLIER - DGAC - Chef de la Mission de la Coopération Internationale (MCI)Mathieu GUERRERO  -   EQUANSLionel BERNARD PEYRE - THALESJulien PRATX  -   EGISLionel VÉROT - ARTELIA