Another Spanish company could be about to take over the running of Luton Airport.
Talks are taking place between current majority shareholder Abertis, and Aena, which owns 10 per cent and has first refusal on a takeover.
The Luton News reported earlier this year that infrastructure giant Abertis was looking to shed assets, including its UK airports.
A spokesman for London Luton Airport Operations Ltd said it would not comment on “market speculation”, adding: “For us it’s just business as usual.”
Luton Borough Council said it would be “watching developments with interest”.
A spokesman said: “A thriving London Luton Airport is at the heart of our vision and that of the local economy. Any successful company bidding to take over responsibility for the operation of the airport would also need to deliver an investment programme for the asset under the terms of the existing concession agreement.”