King Salman International Airport Development Company has announced the signing of strategic partnership contracts with four leading local and international companies in the fields of architecture, engineering, construction, and air traffic management. The partnerships signal a new phase to develop King Salman International Airport as a hub for tourism, travel and transportation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
Architecture firm Foster + Partners will design the airport’s master plan covering a total area of 57 square kilometres, which includes several terminals, six runways, and a multi-asset real estate area. The airport’s design will aim to capture Riyadh’s essence and reflect Saudi culture, providing a unique travel experience for visitors and travellers. International engineering firm Jacobs will provide specialist consultancy services for the airport’s detailed master plan and the design of the new runways.
In addition, consulting and construction company Mace will apply global best practices, innovations and advanced methodologies in all stages of planning and construction, while Nera, a Saudi company specialising in technical and operational solutions for aviation, will oversee the design of airspace to enhance air traffic efficiency and improve operations using the latest technologies.
“We are committed to delivering an airport which will be seen as the benchmark in the world of aviation,” said Marco Mejia, Acting CEO, King Salman International Airport Development Company. “It will provide the national and international connectivity the city of Riyadh needs to meet and drive the business, trade and tourism growth set out in Vision 2030. These four firms will work alongside the Saudi and international talent we have brought together, they will be an essential addition to our team as we build King Salman International Airport, creating a new passenger experience.”
