> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Updated: New body to plan Catalan airports - URL: https://barna.news/new-body-to-plan-catalan-airports/ - Published: 2026-11-12T12:58:52.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-13T07:25:04.000Z - Description: The Catalan and Spanish governments will create a joint committee to manage airport infrastructure and strategy. - Author: Barna.News News Desk - Tags: Transport, Catalonia, #intake, #needs-image **Update, 13th November 2026:** The new body will consist of four representatives from the State and four from the Generalitat, with a rotating annual presidency, and decisions will require consensus from both sides, according to [Crónica Global](https://cronicaglobal.elespanol.com/primeras-planas/20261113/malestar-comercial-generalitat-prat/1003742811753%5F0.html?ref=barna.news). Catalonia will also participate in drafting the Airport Regulation Document (DORA), which sets investment priorities for Spain's airport network. The agreement was finalised on 12th November 2026, just hours before the official start of the general election campaign on 29th November. The Generalitat and the Spanish government will establish a new bilateral committee to jointly plan Catalonia's airports, their investment, connectivity, and strategic development, [as Viaempresa reported](https://www.viaempresa.cat/economia/generalitat-estat-constituiran-organ-bilateral-paritari-planificar-aeroports-catalans%5F2243407%5F102.html?ref=barna.news) on Thursday 12th November 2026\. The move strengthens Catalonia's role in managing its airport system, following a model similar to that used in the Basque Country. This agreement was approved during the State-Generalitat Bilateral Commission meeting and includes a €75 million allocation for improvements on the AP-7 and AP-2 motorways, including road surface rehabilitation and safety upgrades. ## Orbital rail line to see renewed focus Separately, both administrations plan to revitalise the Barcelona orbital rail line, with a working group and protocol to be established in the first quarter of 2027\. The Bilateral Commission serves as the main coordination body between the Catalan and central governments, operating through three forums: Economic and Fiscal Affairs, Transfers, and Infrastructure. --- Recent outcomes from the commission include the expansion of the Mossos d'Esquadra (regional police) to 25,000 officers, new judicial units, the creation of the Investment Consortium, and the transfer of university and non-university scholarships. Residents and transport stakeholders should monitor official announcements from the Generalitat and Spanish Ministry of Transport for updates on the airport planning body's formation and the orbital line’s development timeline. --- *Sources:* [*Viaempresa*](https://www.viaempresa.cat/economia/generalitat-estat-constituiran-organ-bilateral-paritari-planificar-aeroports-catalans%5F2243407%5F102.html?ref=barna.news)*.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [State-Generalitat Meet to Advance R1 Transfer](https://barna.news/state-generalitat-meet-to-advance-r1/) - [Updated: New Rail Safety Measures Approved Amid Strike](https://barna.news/new-rail-safety-measures-approved-amid/)