The upgrades were carried out in coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
AIC Airports has been managing both BPIA and LIA since mid-2025 under a multiyear concession agreement with the government.
The recent round of upgrades includes:
What they’re saying
“These improvements are important infrastructure upkeep that reflect our shared commitment with the government to make every AIC Airports experience safer, more efficient, and more enjoyable for our travelers,” AIC president & CEO Cosette V. Canilao stressed in the same statement.
“We are ensuring that BPIA and LIA remain reliable gateways that connect communities, boost local economies, and strengthen our country’s aviation network,” Canilao added.
Why it matters
The upgrades represent some of the earliest visible outcomes of DOTr and CAAP’s renewed public–private partnership strategy to modernize provincial airports.
The initiative highlights how government–private sector collaboration can accelerate improvements in safety, convenience, and service quality—directly benefiting passengers, airport personnel, and host communities.
The big picture
AIC Airports is building a nationwide network of modern, world-class airports expected to handle around 16 million passengers by year-end, or more than 20 percent of the country’s total passenger traffic. Each airport under its management plays a strategic role in national connectivity:
