Danish airport operator Copenhagen Airports said on Wednesday it planned to invest DKK1 billion kroner (USD$200 million) in check-in facilities, gates, aircraft stands and other improvements in 2008.

"The increased competition among airports calls for extensive investments for Copenhagen Airports to be able to meet capacity requirements and increase passenger satisfaction," the operator said in a statement.

Australia's Macquarie Airports controls a majority of Copenhagen Airport's shares, while the Danish government has approximately 40 percent.