GMR Airports Highlights Growth, Global Reach & Innovation

GMR Airports Limited (GAL), a leading global airport platform, continues to scale its presence across aviation, infrastructure, and digital solutions, with over two decades of expertise in building and managing world-class sustainable airports. Operating under the brand “GMR AERO,” the company delivers integrated services across retail, aero operations, and real estate. Groupe ADP, which became a strategic partner and co-promoter in 2020, strengthens GAL's global positioning.
GAL’s business platform includes aero services such as duty-free, retail, food and beverage, cargo, car parking, operations and maintenance (O&M), and project management consultancy (PMC). Through its Aerotropolis model, GAL is shaping advanced airport cities and real estate ecosystems in South Asia. The company also operates the region's largest third-party Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility via its subsidiary, GMR Air Cargo and Aerospace Engineering Limited.
Under its innovation wing, GMR Innovex, GAL is rolling out cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance passenger experiences. The GMR Aero Academy and GMR School of Aviation are instrumental in nurturing skilled aviation professionals to power India’s rapidly growing sector.
In FY25, GAL served over 120 million passengers, affirming its position as Asia’s largest private airport operator and the world’s second-largest. It runs key airports in Delhi, Hyderabad, Goa, and Medan (Indonesia), while also supporting Mactan-Cebu International Airport in the Philippines. The company is also developing new greenfield airports in Bhogapuram (Visakhapatnam), India, and Crete, Greece.
The parent entity, GMR Group, is active in energy, transport, urban infrastructure, and sports. Through the GMR Varalakshmi Foundation, the group continues to uplift communities with initiatives in education, skills training, and healthcare.
Groupe ADP, a global airport developer, manages major Paris airports and other locations worldwide. In 2024, it handled nearly 364 million passengers across its network and generated revenue of €6.16 billion, with a net income of €342 million. 

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