Royal Schiphol Group (RSG) intends to increase its stake in Maastricht Aachen Airport (MAA) from 40 to 80 percent. To this end, Royal Schiphol Group has made an offer to the Province of Limburg. By acquiring a larger stake, Royal Schiphol Group aims to take greater responsibility for the further development of Maastricht Aachen Airport The Province of Limburg will remain a shareholder with a 20 percent stake. The proposed increase remains subject to further decision-making and final agreements.
Royal Schiphol Group has been a 40 percent shareholder in Maastricht Aachen Airport since 2023. Besides this airport, the group owns and operates Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport, and Lelystad Airport, and holds a majority stake in Eindhoven Airport. As the Netherlands’ second-largest cargo airport, Maastricht Aachen Airport plays an important role for both Limburg and the Netherlands. The airport has specific expertise and experience in handling vulnerable and time-critical cargo, such as flowers and pharmaceuticals. In addition, passenger flights depart from Maastricht to various European destinations. In doing so, the airport contributes to the accessibility, employment and economy of Limburg and the Euroregion.
In 2025, Maastricht Aachen Airport handled approximately 41,600 tonnes of air cargo and 159,000 passengers. The airport also accommodates activities such as logistics operations and aircraft maintenance. In addition, Maastricht Aachen Airport offers opportunities to further develop and test innovations such as electric aviation in practice. (....)