Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. is reinforcing the case for public private partnerships in aviation, leveraging its growing airport portfolio to raise standards in operations, sustainability, and passenger experience across the country.
At the center of this strategy is Mactan–Cebu International Airport, widely regarded as one of the country’s most successful airport PPP projects. Operated by Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation under a 25 year concession, MCIA stands as the largest international aviation hub outside Manila and a leading example of how private sector expertise can accelerate infrastructure development under the Build Operate Transfer framework.
“Mactan Cebu International Airport has shown that the PPP model works,” said Rafael M. Aboitiz, Vice President and Head of Airports. “It proves that infrastructure development can be accelerated when the government and private sector work together.”
In January 2026, MCIA’s Customer Experience Accreditation from Airports Council International was upgraded to Level 3, reflecting measurable improvements in passenger engagement and service delivery. The airport also earned Best Airport at Departures in the 5 to 15 million passengers category in Asia Pacific at the 2025 Airport Service Quality Awards.
AIC Airports is expanding through new PPP concessions for Laguindingan International Airport and Bohol–Panglao International Airport, strengthening connectivity in Northern Mindanao and Central Visayas.
Together, these gateways are projected to handle around 16 million passengers by end 2025, representing more than 20 percent of national traffic, as AIC advances its vision of building a network of globally competitive Philippine airports.
