The first ten years

On May 28, 2008 Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL) celebrated the first 10 years of operation. This marks the date when AAL and the Federal Government signed the operating lease for 50 years for Adelaide Airport and Parafield Airport, plus right of renewal for a further 49 years. The privatisation of the airport has been an outstanding success, most notably the construction of the new terminal, attracting new airlines, significant passenger growth and the expansion of on-airport commercial development. AAL has won several national and international aviation awards since the new terminal opened.