Airport International Group

What Airport International Group does

Airport International Group (AIG) is a Jordanian private company that operates Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession extended in 2024 to run through 2039. AIG is owned by a consortium led by Groupe ADP (51%), the Paris airports group, alongside Meridiam Eastern Europe Investments (32%), Mena Airport Holding (12.25%), and Edgo Investment Holdings (4.75%). The company manages the full airport value chain including passenger processing, baggage handling, cargo operations, safety and security, sustainability programs, and commercial concessions for retail, food and beverage, and advertising. In 2025 QAIA served 9.79 million passengers across 35 airlines and 67 destinations in 36 countries, making it Jordan's primary international gateway handling over 97% of the country's air travel.

AIG's product portfolio spans an integrated airport operations platform and a series of recently launched technology systems: a Smart Cleaning System with four autonomous robots and real-time data integration, nine e-gates for automated border control in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Economy, a radioactive material detection system developed with the Government of Canada, and an on-site solar farm supplying over 25% of the airport's energy. The company holds a comprehensive certification stack including ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001/50001, Level 4+ Airport Carbon Accreditation, Level 3 Customer Experience Accreditation, a 4-Star SKYTRAX rating, and an AAA ESG rating. Its commercial offering extends to real estate rentals, advertising (through Extime JCDecaux), cargo services (through Menzies Aviation and Royal Jordanian), and route development incentives to attract airline partners.

AIG's revenue model combines aeronautical charges (landing, parking, passenger service fees), passenger fees, commercial real estate and advertising concessions, and cargo handling. Aeronautical pricing is negotiated bilaterally with airlines on multi-year contracts and is not publicly disclosed, while commercial space and advertising are allocated through tender processes. The company is expanding terminal capacity from 12 million to 18 million annual passengers, doubling cargo handling capacity, and extending digital services to passengers. Distribution is anchored by the physical airport facility, complemented by 35 airline channel partners, a global advertising concessionaire, and a dedicated cargo operations center, with marketing conducted through corporate digital channels, earned media, and the Airport Innovation Days startup engagement program.

Name

Airport International Group

Legal name

Airport International Group

Website

https://aig.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Airport International Group is a Jordanian private company that operates Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman under a BOT concession through 2039, serving 9.79 million passengers (2025) across 35 airlines and 67 destinations as Jordan's primary international gateway, owned by a Groupe ADP-led consortium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations and Management

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Airport Food & Beverage Concessions (THABALAD)

Keywords

• Airport operations management
• Passenger terminal services
• Air cargo handling
• Aviation route development
• Airport commercial concessions

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Aeronautical Charges: Fees charged to airlines for landing, parking, passenger services, and ground handling at Queen Alia International Airport.
2. Passenger Fees: Fees collected from departing passengers including departure taxes and service charges.
3. Commercial Real Estate: Revenue from retail shops, restaurants, lounges, and commercial spaces rented within the terminal. Includes brands such as BLK Coffee, Burgerizz, and Al Ameed Coffee.
4. Advertising Concessions: Revenue from advertising spaces throughout the terminal operated by Extime JCDecaux Airport, including digital and traditional advertising solutions.
5. Cargo Handling: Revenue from air cargo operations including the Menzies Aviation cargo center and Royal Jordanian cargo operations center supporting medical, perishable, and high-value cargo to 50+ global destinations.
6. Real Estate Rental: Office, land, and storage space rentals, as well as commercial activity spaces (shops and lounges) subject to tender process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Airport International Group operates, manages, and expands Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, Jordan, under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession that has been extended through 2039. The company delivers comprehensive airport services including aircraft and passenger handling, air cargo operations, commercial real estate leasing for retail and food & beverage tenants, advertising concessions, route development support for airlines, and the issuance of airport permits, tenders, and procurement services.

Product overview

Airport International Group operates Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, Jordan, under a Build-Operate-Transfer concession until 2039. The company's core offering is comprehensive airport management encompassing passenger services, aircraft operations, and cargo handling. Key operational products include the Smart Cleaning System with autonomous cleaning robots, an E-Gates System for automated passenger processing, a Radioactive Material Detection System for security, and a Solar Farm for renewable energy. Supporting services include advertising solutions (via Extime JCDecaux), airport permits, tenders, real estate leasing, and route development support. The company also operates the Hirfati Training Center through its foundation for vocational skills development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) Operations
• Cargo Handling Services
• Advertising Solutions at QAIA
• Route Development Services
• Real Estate and Commercial Space Rentals
• Airport Permits Security permits, work permits, and daily/temporary visitor permits issued to personnel operating within airport premises, administered through a dedicated daily/temporary permit office ([email protected]).
• Procurement and Sourcing (Tenders) Procurement opportunities and tender announcements for suppliers and contractors seeking to do business with the airport, managed through a dedicated supplier relations channel ([email protected]).

Quantifiable outcome

• 11.27% year-on-year passenger growth in 2025 to 9.79 million
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Extime JCDecaux AirportmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic advertising partnership introducing sustainable and innovative digital advertising solutions throughout the terminal. Part of global network with expertise from 150+ airports worldwide.
• Menzies AviationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for second air cargo center inauguration, doubling cargo handling capacity and supporting logistics and trade growth.
• Royal JordanianmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Development of Royal Jordanian's air cargo operations center at QAIA, reinforcing airport's role as regional logistics hub and expanding capacity for medical, perishable, and high-value cargo to 50+ global destinations.
• Government of CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to introduce state-of-the-art radioactive material detection system, strengthening national security and resilience capabilities at the airport.
• Ministry of Transport (Jordan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint Declaration signing following extension of BOT concession agreement until 2039, reaffirming government's confidence and shared long-term vision for Jordan's aviation sector.
• Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (Jordan)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cooperation to introduce nine e-gates streamlining passenger processing through automated border control systems.
• Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (Jordan)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to introduce radioactive material detection system as part of national security enhancement initiatives.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TAV Airports: TAV operates airports globally via Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and concession models, directly comparable to AIG's structure. TAV has significant Middle East presence (Istanbul, Medina, etc.) and serves airlines and passengers through similar aeronautical, commercial, and ground services revenue streams.

Broad incumbents

• Aena: Aena is the world's largest airport operator by passenger volume, managing 40+ airports in Spain and internationally via concessions. Highly comparable to AIG's airport operations, concession-based model, and diversified aeronautical/commercial revenue streams.
• Fraport: Fraport operates Frankfurt Airport and holds stakes in numerous international airports via concession agreements, mirroring AIG's structure. Comparable in aeronautical infrastructure, retail concessions, cargo operations, and shareholder-driven governance.
• VINCI Airports: VINCI Airports operates 70+ airports across multiple continents under long-term concessions. Directly comparable to AIG's BOT model, infrastructure investment approach, and route development capabilities.
• Royal Schiphol Group: Royal Schiphol Group operates Amsterdam Schiphol and holds international airport stakes. Comparable in full-service airport operations, sustainability leadership, and aeronautical/commercial revenue diversification.
• Groupe ADP: Parent company of AIG (51% shareholder) and operator of Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly, and 23 other airports globally. Most directly comparable as the controlling shareholder providing operational expertise and the same business model replicated at QAIA.

Emerging players

• GMR Airports: GMR operates airports in India and Southeast Asia through public-private partnerships and concessions. Similar size profile to QAIA, comparable emerging-market airport operations and aeronautical/commercial revenue mix.
• Corporación América Airports: Operates 50+ airports across Latin America, Europe, and Asia primarily under concession contracts. Comparable emerging-market airport operator with similar size airports and BOT-style operating arrangements.

Regional players

• Dubai Airports: Operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International, the Middle East's largest airport hub. While much larger than AIG, it competes for the same airline networks, transfer passengers, and cargo flows in the MENA region.
• Airports of Thailand (AOT): AOT operates Thailand's six main international airports under government concession. Comparable in operating model, aeronautical/commercial revenue split, and service quality benchmarking for medium-sized international hubs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qaiairport
• Facebookfacebook.com/QAIAirport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/717290/admin
• Instagraminstagram.com/qaiairport

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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