Cayenne, Paris - 8 October 2025
A group led by Egis Airport Operation, along with Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, Alyse Guyane, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of French Guiana (CCIRG), and Entreprise Générale Léon Grosse, has been formally granted the 30-year concession for Cayenne-Félix Eboué Airport by France's Ministry of Transport (DGAC). An important turning point in the long-term management and modernisation of the main international entry point to French Guiana has been reached with the €1.6 billion concession agreement.
A Significant Airport Modernisation Project
The Egis-led consortium will manage the development, financing, operation, and maintenance of Cayenne-Félix Eboué Airport for 360 months (30 years), from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2055, under the recently signed Concession Contract No. 2022DTA01.
The agreement formally transfers operational responsibility to the newly established Société Concessionnaire Aéroport de Cayenne (SCAC), as approved by Decree No. 2025-968 on September 23, 2025, and published in the Journal Officiel de la République Française on September 24, 2025. The chosen concessionaire will be SCAC, whose shareholders are the consortium members that won.
The scope and responsibilities of the contract
The concession includes a wide range of airport operations, such as:
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funding, planning, and carrying out the first modernisation projects ("Travaux Initiaux").
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Airside and landside infrastructure operation and upkeep
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Development of airport facilities in the commercial and real estate sectors
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adherence to aviation security, safety, and environmental regulations
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Technical adaptation and sustainable management of the airport's resources to meet changing demands
In accordance with Articles L.1121-1 to L.1121-4 of the French Public Procurement Code, the concessionaire bears all operational and financial risk and is required to maintain service continuity, flexibility, and equitable access in accordance with public-service principles.
Selection Procedure and Award Criteria
Proposals were assessed by the Ministry's Directorate-General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) using a mix of technical, financial, and strategic factors, with a focus on:
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Initial construction and infrastructure management quality (30%)
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Airport development potential and appeal (20%)
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Operational quality and environmentally friendly management (20%)
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reduction in the amount of money contributed by the public (15%)
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Strength of the economy and ability to share risk (15%)
There was significant market interest in this flagship infrastructure project, as evidenced by the four tenders that were submitted.
Important Roles and Entities
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Authority for Contracting:
Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC), the Ministry in charge of transport
50 Rue Henry Farman, Cedex 15, 75720 Paris
PMI-dgac.sg@aviation-civile.gouv.fr is the email address. -
The concessionaire
Alyse Guyane, Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Région Guyane, Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, Groupement Egis Airport Operation, and Entreprise Générale Leon Grosse
15 Avenue du Centre, 78280 Guyancourt is the registered address. -
Review Section:
Cayenne's Guyane Administrative Tribunal
Regional and Strategic Effects
Cayenne-Félix Eboué's status as the main aviation hub in the Guiana Shield region is strengthened by this concession, which is a revolutionary investment in French Guiana's air transportation infrastructure. The project will support the region's increasing demand for both passenger and cargo traffic while modernising passenger terminals and enhancing operational resilience.
Caisse des Dépôts' participation guarantees solid institutional support, and Egis contributes technical know-how and operational excellence from its vast experience overseeing airports in Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. Working together with regional partners, such as Alyse Guyane and the CCIRG, guarantees that job creation and economic gains are anchored in the neighbourhood.
Taking a Forward Look
The SCAC is anticipated to begin its first phase of investments in October 2025, with an emphasis on sustainability projects, infrastructure improvements, and the digital transformation of airport operations. It is projected that these improvements will improve regional connectivity and establish Cayenne-Félix Eboué as a sustainable airport management model in the French overseas territories.
As the concession progresses, the airport is set to play an increasingly vital role in supporting tourism, logistics, and business growth in French Guiana, aligning with France’s broader strategy for overseas economic development and transport modernisation.
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