Royal Schiphol Group expands share in Brisbane Airport

Royal Schiphol Group has expanded its share in Brisbane Airport Corporation Holdings (BACH) of which it has been a shareholder since 1997. The interest has been increased by 0.52% to 20.13%. The shares were acquired from one of the other shareholders in BACH. By acquiring this stake, Schiphol surpasses the threshold of 20%, guaranteeing the second board seat in the future.

The business outlook for Brisbane Airport is positive with a growing market and the 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games taking place in Brisbane. Over the years, Royal Schiphol Group and Brisbane Airport have worked closely together, delivering benefits by sharing knowledge and expertise.

Brisbane Airport plans to invest more than 5 billion Australian dollars (3 billion euros) in the coming decade. The investment programme encompasses more than 150 projects, including the installation of a new state-of-the art baggage system, the implementation of advanced security technology, the expansion of the commercial areas and planning a third terminal to meet future passenger growth.

In January 2025, the airport became Australia’s first airport to announce it had reached Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions. In 2024, over 17.5 million domestic passengers and 6.2 million international passengers travelled via Brisbane Airport.

In July 1997 BACH was granted a 50-year airport management lease, plus the option to renew the lease for another 49 years.