16 January 2008
Copenhagen Airports plans to invest one billion in 2008
At a press meeting today, Brian Petersen, CEO of Copenhagen Airports A/S, will
present the new strategy and investment plan for 2008.
The Supervisory Board of Copenhagen Airports has decided to invest in the order
of DKK 1 billion in 2008. This is the highest investment level since the
construction of Terminal 3.
The investment plan is based on analyses of customers' needs as well as on the
fact that Copenhagen Airports wants to be the world's best airport for airlines
and passengers. In 2007 a number of service improvements were carried out which
have increased passenger satisfaction. This development will continue. The
increased competition among airports calls for extensive investments for
Copenhagen Airports to be able to meet capacity requirements and increase
passenger satisfaction in future.
In 2008, investments will be made in check-in facilities, gates and aircraft
stands, baggage facilities, security, commercial projects and other passenger
service improvements.
In order to be able to complete all these projects and at the same time keep the
airport running and increase the service to passengers, the number of employees
will be increased by 150 in 2008. In 2007, the number of employees increased as
well, and during these two years Copenhagen Airports has increased the number of
employees by more than 300.
2008 is just the first step. In future, there will also be a need for extensive
investments. Copenhagen Airports continues the dialogue with the customers and
the Civil Aviation Authorities on the long-term plans.
The expectations for 2008 will be published on 18 February in connection with
the announcement of the annual results for 2007.
COPENHAGEN AIRPORTS A/S
