Short Tutorial Course
Delivery: Virtual
Duration: 1 day (4 hours)

This course reviews the principles and characteristics of airport economic development, and the economic regulations to consider when generating revenues and new business models.  In addition, the course will provide an overview regarding performance indicators and the fundamentals of the airport and airline industries. The course will also explore Airport Privatization and Public Private Partnership models/approaches/risks from around the World.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the key concepts of airport economics and their application
  • Describe different airport business models and privatization models
  • Share best practices and the “do’s and don’ts” of airport economics
  • Use various metrics to measure airport performance

Target Audience

  • Airport Manager/Executive Director/CEO/Board of Directors
  • Airport Finance Directors, Managers
  • Airport Marketing and Commercial Managers
  • Airport Operations Directors, Managers
  • Airport Consultants
  • Civil Aviation Authority Staff
  • World Business Partners
  • Financial Institutions and Government Officials

Course Content

  • Fundamentals of the airport and airline industries
  • The Airport Industry & Economic Considerations
  • The Demand for Airport Services
  • Ownership Models and Organizational Structures
  • Systematic Approach to Airport Privatization and Public/Private Partnerships (PPP)
  • Assessing the Feasibility of Airport Privatization
  • Defining the Optimal Transaction Process
  • Nature and Structure of Revenues and Costs
  • Economic Regulations
  • Airport Charges
  • Performance Indicators and Benchmarking

Upcoming sessions

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