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In April 2007, a consortium of Fraport and IC Ictas Holding broke all records in Turkey by securing the tender to operate all three airport terminals in Antalya with a total concession payment amounting to € 2,37 billion. The concession for operating all three terminals runs until the year 2024 : 17 years for International Terminal 1 / Domestic Terminal and 15 years for International Terminal 2.
Effectively, this tender affords the new joint venture company Fraport IC İçtaş Antalya Airport Terminal Investment and Management Inc. (established on the 20th May 2007) the right to the exclusive operation of the Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal 1 as of September 14th 2007 and then to incorporate the International Terminal 2 into its operations in 2009. ICF's sphere of activity also extends to the VIP and CIP Terminals as well as all other related facilities.
As a leader in the international airport business, Fraport AG has demonstrated innovative approaches to airport management, traffic and terminal management, airport retailing, ground handling, intermodal concepts, hub management, environmental management, IT services and real estate marketing in its’ successful management of Frankfurt airport for over 80 years. Fraport's expertise has been transferred to airports around the world through investments, joint ventures and management contracts with the same approach to quality, customer focus and corporate responsibility. Today, Fraport operates in about 60 global locations and contributes significantly to growth in local economies.
Founded in 1969 by Ibrahim Cecen, IC Investment Holding has over 11 business units spanning various business sectors including; construction, infrastructural development, tourism, energy, agriculture and prefabricated steel products. IC Ictas, a subsidiary company of IC Investment Holding, has emerged as one of the leading construction companies for domestic and international macro-scale projects. IC Ictas has cultivated an outstanding corporate reputation through its commitment to quality, its professionalism, its social responsibility and overall contribution to the development of Turkey.
In the past, International Terminal 1 was managed by Fraport from April 1st 1998 to September 13th 2007 and was the first BOT ( Build Operate, Transfer) project in Turkish aviation history. The Domestic Terminal was previously operated by the State Airports Authority (DHMI). International Terminal 2 is currently operated by Çelebi and IC since April 2005.
ICF Airports has differentiated itself by its emphasis on passenger safety and security, exceptional service quality, investment in cutting edge technology, highly trained and experienced staff and in cultivating amicable and mutually beneficial relationships with its varied business partners. It is pleased to be the company invested with the responsibility of managing all three terminals in Antalya and the collective experience of both partners i s sure to guarantee success.
Antalya continues to be a popular holiday destination and Antalya Airport is the most important tourist gateway for the Turkish Riviera with nearly 15 million passengers recorded for 2006. As the Tourism sector continues to grow in Antalya, ICF Airports is committed to providing an airport experience that is on par with international standards and enabling this experience through the provision of world class facilities. The strategic direction of the company promises a future full of exciting prospects as ICF is now positioned as one of the major players in the Airport Management Services sector.