Power of one network: Inside Aena’s airport model

Korea Herald correspondent MADRID, Spain — For decades, Spain has run its airports as a single national enterprise, turning regional gateways into tourism hubs and building the world's largest airport operator by passenger volume. Founded 35 years ago ahead of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, state-backed airport operator Aena now manages 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, as well as 35 airports overseas. In 2025, the group handled a record 384.8 million passengers worldwide, including 321.6 mi

By The Korea Herald