European airport operator financial performance

Major airport operators in Spain and Norway reported increased profits and passenger growth during the first half of 2026.

Aena, the Spanish airport operator, recorded a net profit of €1.002 billion, up from €893.8 million the previous year. Total consolidated revenue grew 10.1% to €3.300 billion, while passenger traffic across its network increased 3.9% to 189.96 million travelers. The company noted that traffic was partially aided by a shift from rail and the Strait of Hormuz crisis, though it cautioned that fuel-price volatility and Middle East tensions create uncertainty for the remainder of the year.

Similarly, Norway’s Avinor reported an adjusted operating profit of 1.1 billion NOK, an increase of 288 million NOK compared to the first half of 2025. Operating income rose 8.6% to 7.1 billion NOK, supported by a 2.1% rise in passenger traffic to 25.9 million travelers. While operating costs increased due to energy prices and wage growth, the company is proceeding with infrastructure projects and defense-related tasks at specific airports.