Inauguration of the Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc airport new terminal
Haute-Savoie Council and VINCI Airports officially inaugurated the new terminal, in the presence of elected officials and local stakeholders.
This project, amounting to 2.5 million euros, is part of a multi-year investment plan co-financed by VINCI Airports and the Haute-Savoie Council.
The works, which lasted 18 months, resulted in an energy-efficient terminal offering a very high quality of service, particularly for passengers.
On Tuesday, May 26, VINCI Airports and the Haute-Savoie Council, respectively manager and owner of the airport, officially inaugurated the Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc airport’s new terminal, in the presence of local elected officials and many stakeholders.
The new infrastructure, result of a combined investment of €2.5 million co-financed by VINCI Airports and the Haute-Savoie Council, represents a major step in the airport's development. Completed after 18 months of work between July 2024 and January 2026, the project is part of the overall €10 million investment plan launched by VINCI Airports upon taking over the concession in 2022, covering the fifteen-year concession period.
The redevelopment of the terminal responds to a dual ambition: to improve the passenger experience, while aligning the infrastructure with high environmental standards.
Carbon emission reduction: a decrease of 30 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year thanks to the cessation of gas use, reinforced thermal insulation and precise monitoring equipment for water and electricity consumption.
Improved customer and employee experience: with modernised spaces, the creation of three passenger lounges instead of one previously, and a dedicated crew area. Employees also benefit from more ergonomic and comfortable workspaces.
Improved accessibility: integration of a new forecourt facilitating access for people with reduced mobility.
This project is part of a comprehensive modernisation plan for Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc airport. Since 2022, several renovations have been carried out on existing infrastructure, including:
The restoration of runways, taxiways and aircraft stands;
The installation of a new fuel station incorporating a charging point for electric aircraft and enabling the distribution of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Rémi Maumon de Longevialle, CEO of VINCI Airports, stated: “The inauguration of this new terminal marks a key milestone in the development of Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc airport. It reflects our commitment to providing optimal service quality to all passengers while integrating the airport into a sustainable and energy-efficient approach. Alongside the Haute-Savoie Council, we have leveraged our expertise to enhance the region's influence and meet the shared ambitions for the airport's future. I would like to warmly thank our teams and those of the Council for their outstanding commitment and work.”
As the world's leading private airport operator, VINCI Airports manages more than 70 airports in 14 countries. Leveraging its expertise as a global integrator, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds, and operates airports, contributing its investment capacity and know-how to optimize operational performance, modernize infrastructure, and drive their environmental transition. VINCI Airports was the first airport operator to commit to an international environmental strategy in 2016, aiming for net-zero emissions (scopes 1 and 2) across its entire network by 2050, while also contributing to reducing the carbon footprint of its stakeholders beyond its own operations.
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