VINCI Airports completes Gatwick Airport takeover

14 May, 2019

VINCI Airports completed (14-May-2019) the acquisition of a 50.01% shareholding in London Gatwick Airport. VINCI Airports president Nicolas Notebaert stated: "London Gatwick's integration into the VINCI Airports network is an excellent outcome for both organisations. Our synergies will lead to further tangible benefits for employees, passengers and airlines". He argued consolidation of VINCI Airports is a "positive step for the future of air transport". The operator's portfolio now stands at 46 airports in 12 countries, handling more than 240 million passengers p/a. [more - original PR]