Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — King Salman International Airport Development Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced the signing of an executive partnership agreement with Bechtel, the global construction and engineering company based in the United States, to develop three new terminals for the new Riyadh airport.

This was on the sidelines of the Saudi-US Investment Forum held in Riyadh.

Bechtel will undertake to manage the implementation of a new terminal dedicated to commercial airlines, and an additional new terminal numbered 6, in addition to a third terminal dedicated to private aviation, which includes aircraft maintenance facilities.

“The company is proceeding according to the set schedule to complete the various executive works related to the buildings and infrastructure, so that the airport will be ready to receive passengers as soon as possible,” said Marco Mehia, Acting CEO of King Salman International Airport Development Company. He stressed that our selection of Bechtel as an executive partner to develop (3) new lounges is a commitment to the project to raise the standards of innovation in aviation infrastructure, through partnership with a company with global experience spanning more than 120 years.”

He explained that the development plan for the three terminals confirms the airport's commitment to the highest global sustainability standards, as they will be designed in accordance with the requirements of the LEED Platinum rating system, underscoring the airport's commitment to adopting the latest green solutions and sustainable practices.

Bechtel's President of Infrastructure, Darren Mort, described the King Salman International Airport project as one of the most prominent aviation projects in the world today.

He expressed his pleasure at the company's participation in this inspiring project, contributing to the realization of the airport's vision and providing an exceptional travel experience that is unprecedented worldwide.