VINCI Airports and its co-shareholder, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), have announced a major investment of 500 million pounds sterling—approximately 600 million euros—to be allocated to Edinburgh Airport over the next five years. This funding is intended to modernize and expand the airport's infrastructure, aiming to complete key projects by 2031. The investment marks the largest in the airport's history and follows its inclusion in VINCI Airports' network in 2024, when the company acquired a 50.01% stake. GIP, a subsidiary of the global investment firm BlackRock, holds the remaining 49.99% of the airport. In 2025, Edinburgh Airport saw nearly 17 million travelers pass through its gates, a record for a Scottish airport and a 7.5% increase compared to the previous year. The airport, which hosts 39 airlines and connects to over 160 destinations, has become one of the UK's most important international gateways outside of London. The core of the investment will focus on expanding the airport's terminal, increasing its size by 60%. Key elements of the project include new boarding gates, additional aircraft parking positions, expanded check-in and boarding areas, modernized facilities for international arrivals, and upgraded baggage handling systems. The airport also plans to enhance commercial offerings, catering services, and overall passenger experience. The first visible phase of the project has already begun with the expansion of the South East Pier, which is set to open in summer 2027. This marks the initial stage of a broader, long-term vision that extends beyond the five-year investment plan. The investment includes plans for improvements across the entire airport campus, such as infrastructure for electric vehicles, additional road access, and modernized equipment. VINCI Airports has emphasized that the project will incorporate low-carbon solutions. The company, which operates more than 70 airports in 14 countries, aims to achieve net-zero emissions for scopes 1 and 2 across its network by 2050. In Edinburgh, the group has already installed one of the first solar farms on the airfield side in the United Kingdom in 2025. For officials, the goal is not only to modernize a strained infrastructure but to elevate Edinburgh as a key international hub capable of attracting new direct routes to Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. John Swinney, Scotland's First Minister, highlighted the significance of the investment, stating that it would enhance Edinburgh Airport's competitiveness and strengthen Scotland's international connectivity while supporting sustainable economic growth. Rémi Maumon de Longevialle, CEO of VINCI Airports, noted that Edinburgh has become a strategic asset in the company's portfolio, emphasizing their confidence in the airport's future. Gordon Dewar, CEO of Edinburgh Airport, called the investment "the largest in the airport's history," describing it as the first phase of a multi-year plan to build the capacity, operational capabilities, and customer experience needed for the airport's next stage of growth.