Brazil Plans BRL3.9bn Airport Revamp

Brazil is planning to spend BRL3.89bn through 2010 on revamping its airports in preparation for the 2014 soccer World Cup. A significant amount of the money will be spent overhauling the airports of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, according to state airport management agency Infraero. “In a race against time, Infraero is making sure that the 67 airports in its network are in perfect condition and can welcome in comfort and security passengers in Brazil and from abroad,” it adds. Some 12 Brazilian cities and towns will be hosting World Cup matches.