Airport Sale Seen as Growth Opportunity, But Concerns Linger About Infrastructure

Brnik, 5 September - The sale of state-owned airport operator Aerodrom Ljubljana to German Fraport, which is due to be completed today, has prompted objections in Slovenia by people and groups opposed to the sale of such vital transport infrastructure. But the privatisation is also viewed as a development opportunity for the country's biggest airport.

Brnik Aerodrom Ljubljana, which celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this year, sold as the third company from the privatisation list of the Alenka Bratušek government. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA File photo

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Aerodrom Ljubljana, which celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this year, sold as the third company from the privatisation list of the Alenka Bratušek government.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
File photo

Brnik Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Brnik
Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Brnik Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Brnik
Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Brnik Aerodrom Ljubljana operates the country's No 1 international airport, Jože Pučnik Ljubljana Airport (pictured). Photo: Daniel Novaković/STA File photo

Brnik
Aerodrom Ljubljana operates the country's No 1 international airport, Jože Pučnik Ljubljana Airport (pictured).
Photo: Daniel Novaković/STA
File photo

Brnik Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Brnik
Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Brnik The sale of Aerodrom Ljubljana enters next stage. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Brnik
The sale of Aerodrom Ljubljana enters next stage.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Brnik Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Brnik
Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Brnik Aerodrom Ljubljana operates the country's No 1 international airport, Jože Pučnik Ljubljana Airport (pictured). Photo: Daniel Novaković/STA File photo

Brnik
Aerodrom Ljubljana operates the country's No 1 international airport, Jože Pučnik Ljubljana Airport (pictured).
Photo: Daniel Novaković/STA
File photo

Brnik Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Brnik
Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Brnik Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Brnik
Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Brnik Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Brnik
Jože Pučnik Ljubjana airport.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

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