AERIA

AERIA is the private concessionaire responsible for the management, operation, and development of Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Côte d’Ivoire. Positioned as a critical infrastructure hub in West Africa, the organisation facilitates international air traffic, ground handling oversight, and terminal maintenance under a long-term government contract. It functions as the primary gateway for the country's aviation sector, bridging local regulatory requirements with international technical standards. The organisation manages infrastructure utilised by major international carriers and regional operators, including Air Côte d’Ivoire, Air France, and Brussels Airlines. Its operations support a wide range of narrow-body and wide-body commercial aircraft, providing the necessary runway, taxiway, and terminal facilities for transcontinental flights. AERIA coordinates closely with national civil aviation authorities and international safety bodies to maintain its operational certification. Prospective partners or service providers should verify the current status and duration of the concession agreement with the Ivorian government before entering into long-term infrastructure commitments. It is also necessary to confirm the specific division of responsibilities between the operator and national security or customs agencies. Buyers should evaluate the organisation’s recent investments in terminal expansion and safety upgrades to ensure alignment with specific cargo or passenger throughput requirements.