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Quito, September 7, 2017: Corporación Quiport informs that American Airlines and JetBlue, which operate non-stop flights from Quito to Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports, are cancelling their flights as of Thursday, September 7, to Sunday, September 10, due to hurricane Irma hitting the Caribbean and its imminent landfall in Florida, United States.

We recommend passengers and users of the Quito Airport who have planned to travel to those destinations during those dates – whether through non-stop or connecting flights – to take the necessary precautions and to contact the airlines about any alternatives. In view of the nature of this weather occurrence, the situation could change and therefore we urge you to contact your airline for information.

You may visit http://aeropuertoquito.aero/es/vuelos-y-aerolineas/aerolines/internacionales-de-pasajeros.html for airlines information.

CANCELLATION OF FLIGHTS
Airline	Flight	Date	Operation	Time	Origin/Destination
American Airlines	AA946	07/sept	Departure	23:30	Miami
American Airlines	AA932	08/sept	Departure	06:45	Miami
American Airlines	AA939	08/sept	Arrival	21:22	Miami
American Airlines	AA946	08/sept	Departure	23:30	Miami
JetBlue	B62851	08/sept	Arrival	22:23	Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue	B62850	08/sept	Departure	23:39	Fort Lauderdale
American Airlines	AA932	09/sept	Departure	06:45	Miami
American Airlines	AA947	09/sept	Arrival	18:44	Miami
American Airlines	AA939	09/sept	Arrival	21:22	Miami
JetBlue	B62851	09/sept	Arrival	22:23	Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue	B62850	09/sept	Salida	23:39	Fort Lauderdale
American Airlines	AA932	10/sept	Departure	06:45	Miami
American Airlines	AA947	10/sept	Arrival	18:44	Miami
American Airlines	AA939	10/sept	Arrival	21:22	Miami
American Airlines	AA946	10/sept	Departure	23:30	Miami
JetBlue	B62851	10/sept	Arrival	22:23	Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue	B62850	10/sept	Depature	23:39	Fort Lauderdale

• It will operate four flights a week with Boeing 747-8F and 747-400 aircraft.
• The air cargo transport supply from the Quito airport will increase.
• 191,601 metric tons were transported through the Ecuadorian capital’s airport in 2016.

Quito, June 30, 2017.- On Sunday, July 2 Cargolux, one of the leading air cargo transportation companies on a global scale, began regular operations at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport in the city of Quito. The airline, based in Luxembourg, will operate in Quito with four flights a week, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

The cargo airline uses Boeing 747-8F and 747-400 aircraft with a capacity of 126 and 110 metric tons of cargo, respectively, mainly for export-quality flowers that will be transported to clients in the European market.

According to Andrew O´Brian, President and Director General of Corporación Quiport, the arrival of Cargolux is an important milestone in air cargo transportation in Ecuador. “Our objective is to increase the connectivity of the city and enable access to greater market diversity for our exports,” stated Andrew O’Brian.

Flowers are the main product exported through air cargo; they are highly desired worldwide due to their quality. “The Quito Mariscal Sucre airport is the main cargo airport in Ecuador and one of the busiest airports in South America due to its operating conditions and its cargo infrastructure,” explained the head of Corporación Quiport, who informed that the Quito airport exclusively grants 45,000 metric tons of area to this activity, including terminals, cold storage rooms, warehouses, and platforms. 191,601 metric tons were moved through the airport serving the Ecuadorian capital in 2016, 154,635 tons of which correspond to export cargo.

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About Corporación Quiport S.A.

Corporación Quiport is responsible for the comprehensive management of the Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Airport, located in Tababela, 24 kilometers from the country’s capital.

Quiport is composed of important companies with extensive experience in concessions and airport operation: CCR from Brasil, Odinsa S.A. from Colombia, and HAS Development Corporation (HAS-DC) from the United States.

Quito, May 25, 2017. Starting from Tuesday, on the 23rd day of May, , the Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, in coordination with the Presidency of the Republic of Ecuador, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Secretary of Communications, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation , the Police Department and the Armed Forces, has welcomed the 34 foreign delegations – ten of which were led by presidents and heads of state – that arrived in order to attend the inauguration ceremony of the elected President of the Republic of Ecuador Lenín Moreno Garcés for the 2017-2021 term.

Corporación Quiport and the institutions involved included a special operating plan to arrange the 14 official flights that arrived at the general aviation apron of the airport. In addition, logistical arrangements were necessary to receive the delegations that arrived in Quito on commercial flights and transported them from the passenger platform to the Protocol Hall.

After attending the inauguration ceremony of President Lenín Moreno, the delegations started to leave the country and the plan proved successful again until the departure of the President of Bolivia Evo Morales, the last to leave Ecuador on Thursday, May 25.

The successful operation turned out as planned thanks to timely coordination among all the entities involved and the airport personnel, thus making this country proud and demonstrating that Ecuadorian people are capable.

May 9, 2017 – During a visit to the Mariscal Sucre International Airport, the work performed by Corporación Quiport on Corporate Social Responsibility was presented to members of the Ecuadorian Social Responsibility Consortium (“CERES” by its Spanish initials) and to executives of several companies that belong to CERES and who manage similar projects.

A presentation was delivered by Jaime Perez, Quiport’s Environment, Occupational Health, Industrial Security and Social Responsibility Manager, and allowed our visitors to learn about the various programs managed by Quiport such as Reforestation, Labor Data Base, Scholarships, Training, Our Orchard, Carbon Footprint Certification, among others.

During the meeting that took place at the Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel, the visitors and Quiport’s experts talked in depth about some essential Social Responsibility aspects in the Quito Airport and its surroundings. Afterwards, they visited the water treatment plant, the incinerator and the fire extinction station.

The event was attended by officials responsible of corporate social responsibility issues from the following companies: Banco Pichincha, Mutualista Pichincha, Corporación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones, Corporación La Favorita, Holcim, EPMAPS, Repsol, Lundin Gold, Salica, Fundación Esquel, Diners Club and, of course, CERES.

At the end of their visit, the participants were pleasantly impressed with the work performed by Quiport which strengthens its leadership position on corporate social responsibility at a national and regional level.

• The International Civil Aviation Organization is a United Nations agency specialized in civil aviation.
• Quito was the first stopping point of a visit that includes three Ecuadorian cities.
• The members of the ICAO Council held an official meeting in this country featuring “Aviation and Environment” issues.

Quito, March 15, 2017 – On Monday, March 13, the Mariscal Sucre International Airport was visited by high ranking members of the ICAO Council upon invitation of the Civil Aviation Directorate together with Airports Council International (ACI) during the official trip of those authorities to Ecuador which includes three cities, Quito among them.

The ICAO delegation is headed by Dr. Bernard Aliu, ICAO Council President.

ICAO is a United Nations agency specialized in civil aviation issues and works with the 191 member states and with industry groups to reach consensus about recommended standards, methods and policies for international civil aviation, making it possible that the civil aviation sector may be operationally safe, efficient, protected, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible.

The ICAO Council is the governing body of the International Civil Aviation Organization and comprises delegates from 36 states that legislate, rule, regulate and audit the international civil aviation. In this official visit, the plenary ICAO Council held meetings in our country to discuss “Aviation and Environment” issues.

During a visit to the Quito airport facilities, ICAO’s principal officers were able to appreciate the operational advantages offered at the airport as well as the quality of its infrastructure. After the visit, Dr. Bernard Aliu, Council President, said that “Quiport sees its role in Ecuador not just as a commercial operator but as part of an international system…

It is gratifying to see that the collaboration we are promoting at a global level is happening also at the national level here.”

For his part, Mr. Hajime Yoshimura, chairman of the Air Navigation Committee and Japanese delegate to the ICAO Council, said that this is his first visit to the Quito airport and the city. “The nature of the city is so wonderful and beautiful as well as this new airport. This airport is one of the best airports I have ever seen…The construction and facilities are well in compliance with ICAO regulations. That is why this airport already has ICAO Certification…In this region not so many airports have such certificate,” he said.

In addition, he highlighted the actions undertaken by Quiport after the earthquake of April 16 that hit the Ecuadorian coast. “This airport is a leading airport. I am very impressed that you supported Manta´s airport after the earthquake. Your team went to the airport to help and in a few days you started up the airport. This initiative is great and please continue to be a leader in this region,” Mr. Yoshimura said.

After the visit, Mr. Andrew O’Brian, President and CEO of Corporación Quiport, said that “the visit is the result of Quito’s and its airport’s growing importance in air transportation issues and we are proud for having enhanced once again the name of this city”. He also explained that all the work performed at the Quito airport is in keeping with rules and orders issued by ICAO.

After its visit in Quito, the ICAO Council held meetings in Guayaquil on Aviation and Environment issues.

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About Corporación Quiport S.A.

Corporación Quiport (Quiport) is the company in charge of the construction, administration, operation and maintenance of the Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador.

Quiport is formed by important companies with vast experience in the concession and operation of airports: CCR of Brazil, Odinsa S.A. of Colombia and HAS Development Corporation (HAS-DC) of the USA.

• It also received an award for Best Airport Staff in South America.
• Additionally, it ranks among the 52 best airports in the world.
• It maintains its 4-star qualification due to the high quality standards offered to users and passengers.

Quito, March 14, 2017 – The Mariscal Sucre International Airport obtained three important recognitions from Skytrax during the 2017 awards ceremony held in Amsterdam on March 14 during the Passenger Terminal Expo 2017.

The Quito Airport won in the categories of Best Regional Airport in South America (for a second consecutive year) and Best Airport Staff in South America in the 2017 World Airport Awards and maintained a four-star qualification (in a scale of five) with respect to the quality of airport services.

Skytrax is a worldwide benchmark of excellence in the air transportation industry and is the best tool for a comparative assessment of airport activities because it establishes measurement standards according to a unified criterion.

Specifically, the Best Airport Staff in South America award is a recognition that makes all the airport community in this city proud because it was bestowed to the Quito airport thanks to the service provided by all persons and entities that take care of passengers while at the terminal, including security personnel, airlines, stores, authorities such as Migration and Customs, food and beverages locations, and suppliers, among others.

“I wish to take this opportunity to highlight the work performed by the 7,500 employees and 120 entities that provide their services at the Airport” said Andrew O’Brian, Quiport President and CEO.

This year the awards are based on 13.82 million surveys completed by passengers belonging to 105 different nationalities. The surveys took place from July 2016 until February 2017 and covers 555 airports throughout the world; assessing the experiences of travelers by means of certain key indicators about airport services and products – from check-in, arrival, purchases, security, migration, until leaving the airport. Skytrax’s World Airport Awards are a worldwide benchmark of airport excellence.

The Best Regional Airport category includes airports mainly serving the local and regional market and, in a lesser measure, an intercontinental market, such as the Mariscal Sucre Airport.

In addition, Quito´s airport is positioned in place 52th in the world ranking of airports published by the organization; having advanced 10 places compared to 2016. It is second among all airports in South America and fourth in the category of airports with traffic between 5 and 10 million passengers a year.

Wyndham Quito Airport among the winners

Another good news for Quito and its airport was the second place awarded to the Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel in the category of Best Airport Hotel in South America. The hotel perfectly complements the services offered by the Airport to its passengers as well as to airlines’ crews.

We maintain our four stars

In order to maintain the Quito Airport’s four-star qualification, Skytrak conducted an audit last December where several actions undertaken by the Airport administration were positively assessed including signage, space optimization, facilities provided to transport operators between the Airport and the city, landscaping, and the Airport’s sense of place.

“Having reached this qualification ratifies the outstanding levels obtained by airport services in Quito and commits us not only to maintain the quality of our services but also to look for opportunities to improve it”, Quiport’s CEO said.

The same as last year, the Quito Airport together with El Dorado Airport of Bogota, are the only airports in the Latin American and Caribbean region that have obtained a four-star qualification. This designation ranks us in the same level of airports such as London Heathrow in the United Kingdom, San Francisco in the U.S., Paris Charles de Gaulle in France, Tokio Narita in Japan, Amsterdam Schipol in The Netherlands, Frankfurt in Germany, among others.

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About Corporación Quiport S.A.

Corporación Quiport (Quiport) is the company in charge of the construction, administration, operation and maintenance of the Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador.

Quiport is formed by important companies with vast experience in the concession and operation of airports: CCR of Brazil, Odinsa S.A. of Colombia and HAS Development Corporation (HAS-DC) of the USA.

• More than 800 people participated.
• Quiport has been working in coordination with parishes near the airport in training and employment projects mainly.

December 10, 2016. On Saturday, December, 10, the communities surrounding the Mariscal Sucre Airport participated with Corporacion Quiport in a Christmas celebration organized for purposes of thanking the communities for their excellent acceptance to the Airport and for allowing us to share with them our efforts to accomplish the wellbeing and development of the population.

Nearly 800 persons attended Quiport’s invitation. However, children from Tababela, Pifo Puembo, Yaruqui, Checa and el Quinche – the six parishes near the Airport – were the principal guests of honor who enjoyed a day of games, music and lots of fun.

The community works hand-in-hand with Quiport

Angel Vega, chairman of the Pifo Autonomous Decentralized Government (“GAD”), expressed his deep appreciation for the magnificent and altruistic work performed at La Cocha and El Tablon and for having made possible for the children from the periphery of our jurisdiction to visit the Airport and to receive friendly treatment of Quiport officials.

In the meantime, Gina Rosero, chairperson of Puembo’s GAD, mentioned her “sincere gratitude to our neighbor Quiport for the enjoyable times with its President and its working team. This is the moment to plan an agenda of social, cultural and economic activities involving the citizens living in the Airport area so we may continue building a sustainable and supportable territory.”

The Airport has provided opportunities for developing and improving the quality of life of the peoples living in the six neighboring parishes. The Airport and the companies operating in it directly employ approximately 7,500 persons, about 30% of whom are residents in those parishes. Besides, those populations have benefitted from the new road network built to serve the Airport as well as from entrepreneurial opportunities in service activities (lodging, transportation and food mainly) that have proliferated in the area.

From the beginning of its presence in the area, Quiport has permanently worked with the communities and their leaders to identify areas of mutual cooperation. Thus, efforts have been concentrated on two main areas: work opportunities, and education and training.

All this work is reflected on a great relationship with the community as evidenced in its ample participation in the festivities.

On Corporacion Quiport S.A.

Corporacion Quiport is in charge of the integral management of the Mariscal Sucre International Airport of Quito, Ecuador, located at Tababela, 24 kilometers from the country’s capital.

Quiport comprises important companies with vast experience in airport concessions and operation: CCR of Brazil, Odinsa S.A. of Colombia, and HAS Development Corporation (HAS-DC) of the United States.

• This airline is one of the major cargo operators in the world.
• The purpose of the flight is to check its operation before commencing regular services in early 2017.

Quito, December 14, 2016: For the first time, Qatar Cargo arrived this morning at 11:15 at the Quito International Airport from Sao Paulo, Brazil, in a charter flight with the objective of checking the airline’s operation before commencing regular services in late January 2017 when the Valentine flower export season begins.

The Quito airport expanded its cargo platform at the beginning of this year to allocate the growing number of large cargo aircraft (E and F categories). The platform can receive up to six aircraft at the same time. Besides, the cargo platform has new LED lighting, much more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Andrew O’Brian, President and CEO of Corporación Quiport, highlighted the importance of this flight. “Qatar Cargo’s operations will allow to expand the traditional markets for Ecuadorian flower exports and to explore new business opportunities in that sector”, he said.

“Not only is the Quito airport the main entrance for visitors in Ecuador but, it is also the main point of export of Ecuadorian flowers to the world. This is a significant contribution towards productive development. We are located just a few kilometers from the major flower production centers in the central and northern highlands and we have all the infrastructure and logistic capacity for a highly efficient operation that guarantees the arrival of the product to its destination in the best possible conditions.”, Mr. O’Brian stated. He who also thanked Qatar Cargo for its confidence in Corporación Quiport as concessionaire of the Quito International Airport.

Qatar Cargo is the cargo division of Qatar Airways, one of the main and largest airlines in the world with headquarters at the Doha International Airport.

The flight operates with a Boeing 777-200F airplane and will fly from Quito to Curacao in the Caribbean before returning to Qatar.

About Corporación Quiport

Corporación Quiport (Quiport) is the company in charge of the construction, administration, operation and maintenance of the Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador. Quiport is formed by important companies with vast experience in the concession and operation of airports: CCR from Brazil, Odinsa S.A. from Colombia and HAS Development Corporation (HAS-DC) from the USA.

• The low-cost airline will operate Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 aircraft with a maximum capacity of 130 passengers.
• Connectivity from Quito has increased since the opening of the new Mariscal Sucre Airport in February 2013.

Quito, December 3, 2016. A new milestone in connectivity was reached early on 3 December with the inaugural flight of low-cost airline Wingo on the Quito – Bogota route. There was a celebratory atmosphere at Mariscal Sucre Airport before the first passengers boarded the new flight, which will join both capital cities with four weekly flights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Quito becomes one of 16 cities in 10 countries in which the airline operates.

As is customary at Quito Airport, Corporación Quiport celebrated this occasion with the passengers and executives of Wingo, declaring the inauguration of the new flight and offering the passengers a light dinner before boarding.

The new Mariscal Sucre International Airport was inaugurated on February 20, 2013 and in just three years and nine months of operation it has strengthened the connectivity of Quito, attracting new airlines and expanding its network of destinations and availability of seats for travel. These efforts, together with the excellent quality of its services, and safe and efficient operations, have placed it among the leaders of the region.

In a statement by the airline, Catalina Bretón, General Manager of Wingo, indicates “our low prices and extensive network of routes are the perfect combination for all those wanting a happy, fresh and budget travel experience. We will focus our efforts on maintaining excellent prices, ensuring that our flights comply with the established itineraries and that our travelers have a great experience they will want to share, recommend and repeat”.

Additionally, Catalina Bretón states that Ecuador is an attractive market which can help it gain a stronger position on the international stage. She believes that it is a strategic destination due to its tourism development which has led it to become one of the principal options for tourists on a global scale. Bretón mentions that there is a significant volume of business people, traders and entrepreneurs who will value the opportunity to expand their businesses or attend business meetings without having to buy an expensive airfare.

Andrew O’Brian, President and CEO of Corporación Quiport, the company that operates Mariscal Sucre Airport, is very pleased by the start of Wingo´s operations in Quito. “The arrival of Wingo in Quito is great news for the connectivity of Ecuadorian passengers who will be able to find a great variety of connections to new destinations, and it will also bring more possibilities for the growth of tourism in this city”, he explains.

“We are thankful for Wingo´s trust in our airport and this destination. The city has many attractions to offer visitors from Latin America and I am sure that the airline´s operating model will positively stimulate the market on the Quito – Bogota route, allowing more people to access air transport”, Mr. O´Brian concludes.

About Corporación Quiport

Corporación Quiport is the company in charge of the administration, operation and maintenance of Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador. Quiport is formed by important companies with vast experience in the concession and operation of airports: CCR from Brazil, Odinsa S.A. from Colombia and HAS Development Corporation (HAS-DC) from the USA.

• This number has been reached in three years and nine months since the airport opened in February 2013.
• The 20 millionth passenger is Ecuadorian and was returning to Quito after a trip through South America.

Quito, November 23, 2016. The number of passengers who have traveled through Mariscal Sucre Airport has already reached 20 million since the start of operations on February 20, 2013. This afternoon, our 20 millionth passenger arrived on TAME flight EQ 312 from Guayaquil. The passenger was María Fernanda Lucano, who lives in Quito and arrived after a trip through South America.

Upon her arrival she was met with a celebratory atmosphere and was the VIP guest at the party organized in her honor, where Corporación Quiport gifted her a membership to access the airport’s VIP lounges and use the fast track service.

Carlos Criado, Commercial Director of Quiport, congratulated the lucky passenger and also gave her a certificate to mark this special occasion.

María Fernanda Lucano was surprised at being the 20 millionth passenger. “I am pleased to see how Quito Airport continues to grow and improve”, she said while thanking Quiport for always thinking of the comfort of passengers and users.

For Andrew O’Brian, President and CEO of Quiport, it is a source of pride to have reached 20 million passengers at Mariscal Sucre Airport, and is thanks to the evident improvement in connectivity offered by the airport since it started to operate in the parish of Tababela.

We always have the chance to improve. “The environment at an airport is dynamic, it is always changing and requires our daily attention and we are constantly asking ourselves what we can do better”, he explained.

About Corporación Quiport S.A.

Corporación Quiport is the company in charge of the comprehensive management of Mariscal Sucre International Airport of Quito, Ecuador, located in Tababela, 24 km from the capital city.

Quiport is formed by important companies with vast experience in the concession and operation of airports: CCR of Brazil, Odinsa S.A. of Colombia and HAS Development Corporation (HAS-DC) of the USA.