Celebrating 30 years of airport operations in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Airports to become the operator of Techo International Airport

• Cambodia Airports (VINCI Airports) signs an agreement with CAIC, which owns the new international airport located in Phnom Penh;
• The appointment of Cambodia Airports is a show of confidence in its operational expertise since 30 years in Cambodia;
• Cambodia Airports cements its legacy and opens the next chapters of its long story in the country, started in 1995.

To operate the new international Phnom Penh airport, set to open in the second half of 2025, Cambodia Airport Investment Co. Ltd (CAIC), a subsidiary of Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) a Cambodian conglomerate, selects Cambodia Airports, a subsidiary of VINCI Airports, the world’s leading private airport operator.

Cambodia Airports will bring its expertise and experience to optimize operations at the large-scale airport complex, which terminal spans over 240,000 square meters. It will deploy its airport culture of excellence in key areas such as efficiency, passenger experience and comfort.

The operator’s scope also includes air service development aimed at boosting Cambodia’s connectivity, especially by attracting new airlines and opening new routes

With this appointment, Cambodia Airports further strengthens its legacy and shows agility in pivoting to new business opportunities.

On July 6 1995, SCA/ Cambodia Airports became concessionaire of Phnom Penh airport : in 30 years, it developed the airport to multiply traffic by 20, from 300000 passengers in 1995 to 6 million as of today.

“We are pursuing our commitment towards operational excellence and the development of the airline industry worldwide. The continuation of our operations in Cambodia emphasizes the recognition of the expertise of our teams, who play an essential role in the attractiveness of the region.” stated Nicolas Notebaert, VINCI’s CEO of Concessions.

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