Heathrow Airport Holdings has confirmed it will sell three of its airports in a deal worth over £1 billion.
Aberdeen International, Glasgow airport (pictured) and Southampton airport will now be owned by a consortium formed by two companies - Spanish firm Ferrovial and Australia-based Macquarie.
The sale is expected to be completed by January 2015.
HAH said the sale will enable it focus on “winning support” for expansion at Heathrow airport.
“Heathrow is the UK’s only hub airport, connecting the whole of the UK to the world and bringing economic benefits locally and nationally,” said Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye.
“Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports and their people have been part of our company for a long time. They are great airports and we are proud of their achievements. We wish the new owners and our airport colleagues every success and are confident the airports will continue to flourish.”