Brazil’s airport concession program has attracted global operators, driving major investments in safety and capacity. The Brazilian case shows that, alongside efforts to enhance passenger experience, private operators unlocked non-aeronautical revenues, tripling pre-concession levels. Meanwhile, the US market projects a US$170bn investment need by 2029 to support expected growth. In this context, leveraging private capital emerges as a strong opportunity to meet demand, improve the passenger journey and strengthen asset resilience. The model also presents upsides for non-aeronautical revenues, as US passengers spend 20% less in domestic airports than Brazilians – highlighting untapped potential for commercial revenue growth.

• Understand how Brazil attracted global players and enabled major investments in safety, capacity and passenger experience
• Learn how contracts and regulation guide private capital toward infrastructure upgrades and better passenger journeys
• Understand how private operators boost resilience through flexible spending and faster response to disruptive events
• Explore how private capital can help close the US$170bn gap in US airports by 2029, per ACI-NA’s 2025-2029 infrastructure report
• Discover untapped value in US airports, where passenger spend is 20% lower (domestic) and 50% lower (international) than in Brazil