For Immediate Release
February 7, 2023
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Hartsfield-Jackson Signs Sister Airport Agreement with Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
Pact seeks to bolster business and trade between regions
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding between ATL and Lagos (LOS) Feb. 2, establishing a commitment by the airports to help improve passenger and cargo operations between facilities.
These agreements will facilitate an exchange of ideas and share best practices to increase passenger and cargo traffic between the organizations.
Balram Bheodari, ATL general manager, Bridget Gold, FAAN legal advisor, Vanessa Ibarra, Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs executive director, and Seinde Fadeni, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company board chairman, took part in the signing ceremony.
All parties see this as an opportunity to increase business, tourism and cultural relations between ATL and Nigeria. The pact is ATL’s second sister airport with an African airport system (Liberia Airport Authority is the first) and its ninth overall.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATL is the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in a calendar year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the current pandemic, Hartsfield-Jackson has pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability. The Airport boasts a direct economic impact of $66 billion in the state. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering, and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
