• Ps. 615 million investment in the construction of the new terminal building
• The terminal building has 18,000 m² of space, with a capacity of 1.3 million passengers per year in the first phase

MONTERREY, Mexico, May 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA (NASDAQ:OMAB) (BMV:OMA), inaugurated the new Acapulco airport terminal building in a ceremony with the President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, the Secretary of Communications and Transportation, Gerardo Ruiz Esparza, the Governor of the State of Guerrero, Héctor Astudillo Flores, and the Undersecretary of Transportation, Yuriria Mascott Pérez, among other invitees.  The OMA delegation was led by Chairman of the Board Diego Quintana and Chief Executive Officer Porfirio González.

After the unveiling of the commemorative plaque, OMA provided detailed information on its investment in the Acapulco airport.  “This building represents a generational change in infrastructure and a complete renewal of the airport’s image.  It was constructed using intelligent engineering techniques, as part of an integrated project for both the structure and all its equipment,” said CEO Porfirio Gonzalez.  

The project includes systems for operations, security, energy efficiency, passenger check-in, baggage screening, boarding, and energy use monitoring, among others.

The terminal building is 100% operational and meets the highest international standards of quality.

Diego Quintana, Chairman of the Board, commented: “This project demonstrates the OMA’s commitment and coordination with federal, state, and municipal governments to work together on the renewal of the image of Acapulco, one of Mexico’s most important tourist destinations, and to increase its attraction for visitors.  Airports are key elements in the development of tourism, and OMA continues to work hand in hand with the authorities, service providers, airlines, and hotel operators to achieve this objective.”

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About OMA
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA, operates 13 international airports in nine states of central and northern Mexico. OMA’s airports serve Monterrey, Mexico’s third largest metropolitan area, the tourist destinations of Acapulco, Mazatlán, and Zihuatanejo, and nine other regional centers and border cities. OMA also operates the NH Collection Hotel inside Terminal 2 of the Mexico City airport and the Hilton Garden Inn at the Monterrey airport. OMA employs over 1,000 persons in order to offer passengers and clients airport and commercial services in facilities that comply with all applicable international safety, security, and ISO 9001:2008 environmental standards.  OMA is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (OMA) and on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (OMAB). For more information, visit:

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