£85 million: this is the amount of investment that will be allocated to the airport of Cayennein Guiana. This extensive modernisation is expected to last 42 months, with the first phase of development scheduled for 2029. The airport will continue to operate throughout the construction period.
Egis – which operates 18 airports worldwide, including Beauvais, Pau and Bergerac – had committed to starting this work in order to take over the airport in French Guiana. The foundation stone was laid on 8 July, marking the official start of this transformation.
" This groundbreaking ceremony illustrates Egis' and its partners' ability to quickly turn commitments into tangible achievements. », estimates Frédéric Mor, Director of Consulting and Operations in France for the Egis group. « Less than nine months after taking over the concession, we are launching an €85 million investment programme that will sustainably strengthen French Guiana's attractiveness and competitiveness. This work will result in better working conditions for all platform staff, an improved passenger experience, and infrastructure suited to the territory's development ambitions for decades to come. » assure Frédéric Mor.
The modernisation of Cayenne Airport notably includes an extension of the passenger terminal with an additional 1,000 m². The passenger journey will also be made smoother, both on departure and arrival.
" French Guiana reaches a historic milestone for its connectivity and attractiveness! » says Jean-Luk Le West, President of the Guyane Tourism Committee and chairman of the consortium gathered within the SCAC. « Faced with constantly increasing visitor numbers, with 540,000 passengers expected in 2025, it was essential to anticipate the needs of our region to improve access and support our economic and tourism development," continues Jean-Luc Le West, who sees it as a "structuring project for French Guiana" and "an economic driver that favours local businesses, subcontractors, and skills". ".
