Quiport Corporation
Corporación Quiport S.A. is the concessionaire of the Quito airport service which included the operation of the former Mariscal Sucre International Airport as well as the development, design, financing, construction, operation, administration and maintenance of the New Quito International Airport. Quiport is formed by a consortium of companies from Brazil (CCR), Colombia (Odinsa S.A.) and the USA (HAS Development Corporation). Quiport is the concessionaire of the Quito airport service
Corporate Philosophy
As an exercise to strengthen the business culture, in 2018 Quiport developed its new corporate philosophy composed of principles, promise and purpose. The corporate philosophy was developed in workshops by different collaborators of all areas and departments.
Purpose
Principles
- We have a positive attitude.
- We are experts at what we do.
- We always have a solution.
- We create the wow factor!
Promise
- Security
- Efficiency
- Politeness
- Wow factor
Mission
Provide efficient, safe and quality airport services that provide the best experience to users, thanks to its human capital that contributes to achieving financial, social and environmental sustainability.
Vision
To be the reference in the airport industry of the country and the region; and at the same time an engine of social and economic development of Quito and Ecuador.
Quiport Values
Excellence
We are determined to attain excellence in all that we do.
Respect
We lead by example, acknowledging and respecting our colleagues, partners and clients.
Integrity
We work with total trust, honesty and transparency.
Commitment
We are committed to safety, the environment, community, our employees and the success of our shareholders.
Team Work
We practice a collaborative style of management centered on continuous improvement, feedback and empowerment.
Related Websites
Find links to websites related to Quiport here.
ACI World
Airports Council International. An organization that represents 1,853 airports from 173 countries.
ACI-LAC
Airports Council International Latin America-Caribbean.
Official tourism site of Quito
All you need to know about the city’s tourist attractions.
Quito International Airport
Flight information, services and news from Quito International Airport.
Official tourism site of Ecuador
Tourist information about Ecuador.
American Association of Airport Executives
Organization that represents airport professionals and executives in the Americas.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
INTRODUCTION
Concession Contract And Strategic Alliance Agreement
Through the execution of the Concession Contract, Corporación Quiport S.A. is the exclusive concessionaire of the Quito airport service. Through this contract it agreed to operate and maintain the old Quito Airport and to develop, construct, operate and maintain the New Quito International Airport.
The contract was guaranteed by the Canadian Government, represented by Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC).
As part of its contractual obligations, for the 35-year concession period (from 2006 to 2041), Corporación Quiport S.A. agrees to carry out the necessary investments to maintain the contracted level of service.
Subsequently, for the purpose of tailoring the Concession Contract to the provisions of the 2008 Constitution of the Republic, the Strategic Alliance Agreement was executed in August 2010 that restructured the conditions for economic participation in project income.
The Concession Agreement between the Municipality of Quito, through CORPAQ (actually Empresa Pública Metropolitana de Servicios Aeroportuarios (EPMSA), and Corporación Quiport S.A. grants the concessionaire for 35 years the operation, administration, maintenance and improvement of the airport service of Quito, from 2006 to 2041.
History
February 19, 2013
Inauguration ceremony of the New Quito International Airport. Closure of the old airport and transition operation.
February 20, 2013
Start of operations at the New Quito International Airport.
March 2014
Quito Airport is recognized as a leader in sustainability practices by the Inter-American Development Bank.
March 6, 2014
Quito Airport receives aerodrome certification from the General Directorate of Civil Aviation.
August 9, 2014
Quito Airport is selected as South America’s Leading Airport at the World Travel Awards 2014.
September 4, 2014
Inauguration of the complementary lighting system at the airport, including runway center line lights.
October 2014
Quito Airport wins the Silver Award at the P3 (Public-Private Partnership) Awards for Best Operational Project.
February 20, 2015
Quito Airport wins 2nd place among airports of Latin America and the Caribbean and 9th place in the category of airports with 5-15 million passengers per year on a global scale at the Airport Service Quality Awards 2014.
May 18, 2015
Opening and start of operations of Phase 2A of the Passenger Terminal geared towards domestic flights.
June 15, 2015
New low visibility procedures are implemented thanks to the installation of systems that allow an exact runway visual range (RVR) to be determined; increasing the airport’s operating time to 99.7%.
September 1, 2015
The Airports Council International Latin America–Caribbean awarded Quito Airport with Carbon Footprint Accreditation at Level 1 – Mapping.
October 8, 2015
Approval of the Master Plan update for Quito Airport.
October 9, 2015
Quito Airport is selected as South America’s Leading Airport for the second consecutive year at the World Travel Awards 2015.
October 20, 2015
Corporación Quiport signs a Training Cooperation Agreement with the American Association of Airport Executives and the International Association of Airport Executives to establish a training center in Quito.
March 1, 2016
The Mariscal Sucre Airport won the 2015 Airport Service Quality award for the “Second place in Latin America and the Caribbean” for the second consecutive year. The award was given by the International Airports Council.
March 16, 2016
Skytrax distinguished the Mariscal Sucre Airport as the Best Regional Airport in South America and gave it a 4-star rating for the high quality standards that it affords its users and passengers.
July 2, 2016
The Mariscal Sucre Airport was awarded as the Leading Airport in South America for the third consecutive year at the 2016 World Travel Awards ceremony.
September 28, 2016
The International Airport Council recognized Corporación Quiport for its contribution to the airport community because of its participation in APEX —the Security Program that encourages continuous improvement in the operational security of the world’s airports.
October 3, 2016
The Secretary of Inclusion of the Municipality of Quito awarded its Progressive Inclusive Seal of Approval to the Mariscal Sucre Airport, recognizing its non-discriminatory management.
November 9, 2016
Quiport is the First Vice-President of Airports Council International for the Latin American and Caribbean region (ACI-LAC).
December 15, 2016
“Quito Turismo”, the Metropolitan Public Tourism Management Company, awarded Quiport its recognition for its management of the Tourism Industry in the Metropolitan District of Quito and its interest in preserving tourism through high-quality standards in 2016.