Company History

Mexican federal government begins privatisation of the country’s airport network
Secondary Public Offering of 11.1% of ASUR’s capital still held by Mexican federal government, making ASUR a 100%-privately-owned company.
ASUR’s airports reach record figure of 17.8 million passengers in the year.
Cancún Airport completes construction of 2nd runway, becoming the only airport in Mexico capable of carrying out simultaneous landings and takeoffs.
Corporativo Galajafe, a subsidiary of Mexican ground transport company Grupo ADO, acquires interest in ASUR as minority shareholder in strategic partner, ITA.

ASUR begins operations as private company.
ASUR launches first large-scale remodelling and extension project in its airports, starting with Cancún, Cozumel and Mérida.
Initial Public Offering of 74.9% of ASUR’s stock, which makes the company the first airport group to trade on New York and Mexico City stock exchanges.
ASUR signs up to United Nations Global Compact, and assumes commitment to act according to the 10 Principles for corporate social responsibility.
Cancún Airport begins operating first fully-automated hold-baggage-screening system in Mexico.
Cancún Airport opens Terminal 3, which doubles airport’s capacity for international passengers.
Cancún Airport unveils tallest control tower in Latin America, measuring 96 metres.
In association with Highstar Capital, ASUR obtains concession to operate Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

ITA wins bid to become ASUR’s strategic partner and begins transfer of technology and know-how.
Company obtains environmental compliance certification for the first time from Mexican environmental authorities.
First 5-year period of Master Development Programme concludes with investments 9% above commitments assumed with Mexican federal government.
Fernando Chico Pardo, a prominent Mexican businessman, acquires interest in ASUR as majority shareholder in strategic partner, ITA.
ASUR is recognised as Socially Responsible Company by CEMEFI for the first time.
Environmental management systems of airports in the Group are certified under ISO 14001 for first time.
Cancún Airport voted best airport in Latin America under international Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme.
ASUR celebrates first 10 years of trading on NYSE and BMV stock markets.
ASUR’s airports reach a record figure of 19.3 million passengers in the year.

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