GMR to develop Male International Airport

Bangalore: GMR Infrastructure Limited (GIL), has bagged international project to build, operate, modernise and expand the Male International Airport (MIA).

GMR bagged the MIA project in stiffl competition from Aeroport De Paris, France-TAV, Turkey consortium, Zurich Airport-GVK consortium and the GMR-MAHB consortium.

With five airport projects in its kitty, including the latest successful bid, GMR Infra is eyeing new projects in the SAARC region, Western Africa and the Middle East.

GMR had partnership going with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad and would also tap international funding. MIA is a profitable boutique airport with its tourism potential and exponential growth in passenger movement and a high revenue model.