The New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC) marks the successful completion of the first year of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) modernization project, the country’s most significant public-private partnership (PPP) to date.
In just 12 months, the project has already delivered noticeable improvements for travellers while channelling an unprecedented share of revenue directly back to the government.
NNIC’s first year of operation and maintenance, which began in September 2024, has been characterized by accelerated infrastructure upgrades and a strong fiscal partnership with the Philippine government.
Visible Improvements for Passengers
Travelers are already experiencing the initial wave of the airport’s transformation. NNIC’s immediate priority focused on core operational improvements that directly impact passenger comfort and efficiency.
Systemic Upgrades: New technology implementations have started to streamline processing at check-in, immigration, and security. Plans are underway to install advanced systems like an electronic flight strip system and a biometrics-based passenger processing system.
Essential Comfort and Reliability: Passengers have experienced improvements in the reliability of key amenities, including enhanced air conditioning, operational escalators, and improved water and power supply throughout the terminals.
Enhanced Facilities: Initial refurbishment efforts have delivered cleaner, brighter terminals, including a dedicated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Lounge at Terminal 3, designed to provide a more comfortable experience for migrant workers.
Infrastructure for Flow: Efforts to ease congestion are ongoing, with progress in expanding curbside lanes for drop-off and pick-up and enhancing the road network around the terminals.
The NAIA modernization PPP has proven to be a financial win for the nation. The consortium, which won the bid with a commitment to an unprecedented 82.16% revenue share for the government, has delivered a substantial fiscal boost in its inaugural year.
Significant Remittances: The government has received the lion’s share of revenues, which includes a P30-billion upfront concession fee and ongoing guaranteed and revenue-share payments. This monumental inflow underscores the project’s success in leveraging private sector efficiency for public benefit.
Funding National Priorities: This revenue stream significantly contributes to the national treasury, providing the government with vital, non-borrowed resources for its other infrastructure projects and social programs.
While the first year focused on critical immediate fixes and financial performance, NNIC remains committed to the long-term vision of transforming NAIA into a world-class hub. The multi-year plan aims to significantly increase passenger capacity from 35 million to 62 million per year and boost air traffic movements to 48 per hour, aligning the airport with international benchmarks.
To share the story of this historic transformation and provide stakeholders with a transparent look at the progress, NNIC is launching a new video channel.
