Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport is preparing to hand over the long-term maintenance and modernization of its terminals, technical facilities, parking areas, and operational buildings to trusted partners. The new contracts are set to begin in 2028 and are part of a broader investment plan worth 10 billion euros, scheduled from 2025 to 2035. These contracts are expected to last nine years and will cover a wide range of infrastructure improvements. On September 25, Schiphol launched five tenders to select companies for construction, replacement, and maintenance work. Many of the current contracts will expire in 2028, and the new framework agreements aim to take over from that year. While the airport has not disclosed the value of each contract or the number of companies involved, it has emphasized the importance of this initiative. Bart Smolders, director of infrastructure at Royal Schiphol Group, described the project as the largest renovation and maintenance effort in the airport’s history. The goal is to bring Schiphol’s facilities up to the standards of other major European airports, ensuring that equipment is "well-maintained and reliable." This includes addressing a backlog of maintenance work previously acknowledged by the airport. The tenders cover a variety of air operations-related infrastructure. This includes concrete surfaces where aircraft park, boarding bridges, electrical power supply systems, and conditioned air provision for parking spots. It also includes ground-based charging stations, air conditioning systems, technical rooms, and operational buildings like fire stations. Terminals and commercial spaces are also part of the scope. For airlines, the reliability of infrastructure such as boarding bridges and parking spots is crucial for the smooth operation of flights. Schiphol aims to maintain greater control over the planning and performance of these infrastructures while outsourcing the actual work to specialized companies. "We combine market expertise with enhanced direction and control from Schiphol," said Bart Smolders. The 10 billion euro investment plan is already in motion. Royal Schiphol Group reported spending 801 million euros in the first half of 2026, a record for a six-month period. This included upgrading installations, completing jetty A, and enhancing electrical capacity for electrification. Additionally, 317 million euros were allocated to KLM for the relocation of several buildings under the Schiphol-Centre master plan. Modernizing a major airport without disrupting its operations is a significant challenge. Schiphol handled 32.7 million passengers and recorded 223,597 aircraft movements in the first half of 2026, serving 301 destinations directly, including 122 intercontinental ones. Current projects, such as the scheduled maintenance of the Kaagbaan runway from September 21 to 29, demonstrate the need to balance infrastructure improvements with ongoing air traffic.