The three international consortiums take over operations of Guarulhos in São Paulo, the Viracopos Airport in Campinas and the President Juscelino Kubitschek Airport in Brasilia from the country’s public operator Infraero.
The three contracts include approximately $2.6 billion in improvements to the three airports, a full third of which must be completed in time for the 2014 World Cup. Together, the three airports handle 30% of Brazil's air traffic and are considered a key part of the country's ability to handle the large crowds expected for the international event.