Airport Finance Articles

24 articles

Sep 2023

GASB 94 Public Service

Explores the definition and application of public service in GASB 94 PPP accounting requirements for U.S. airports.

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Oct 2022

Common Use and Joint Use

Distinguishes between common use and joint use airport terminal space and facility definitions.

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Sep 2022

Medium-hub Airport Ratemaking

Summarizes ratemaking methodologies used by U.S. medium-hub airports and current practices.

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Aug 2022

Large-Hub Airport Ratemaking – 2022 Update

Documents ratemaking strategies and methodologies implemented by large-hub airports.

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Dec 2018

Grandfathered Revenue Diversion

Examines revenue diversion policies and FAA determinations regarding airport financial obligations.

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Dec 2018

Sustainability and Airport Finance

Analyzes how environmental sustainability initiatives impact airport financial planning and operations.

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Dec 2018

Airport Green Bonds

Explains green bonds as a financing mechanism for environmentally friendly airport capital projects.

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Sep 2018

Presentations

Index of public presentations on airport finance topics and industry conference presentations.

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Dec 2017

Airport Debt Service Calculation

Explains how airports calculate and prioritize debt service requirements and financial obligations.

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Dec 2017

Airport Capital Review

Discusses airline capital review and majority-in-interest approval requirements for airport projects.

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Sep 2017

Airport Privatization

Examines public-private partnerships and privatization models for airport operations and development.

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Mar 2017

Airport Finance 101

Introduces fundamental concepts and principles underlying airport financial management and operations.

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Mar 2017

Airline Agreement Negotiation - Financial Modeling

Discusses financial modeling techniques used in airline use agreement negotiations.

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Sep 2016

Per Turn Fee

Analyzes per-turn fee structures, setting options, and implications for airport financial planning.

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Apr 2016

Terminal Space and Ratemaking

Discusses terminal space classification and rate-setting methodologies for airport terminal facilities.

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Feb 2016

Customer Facility Charge

Reviews CFC project eligibility, collection methods, and financial considerations.

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Feb 2016

Airport Bond Documents

Introduces key definitions, covenants, and conditions in airport revenue bond documents.

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Feb 2016

Operating Expenses and Allocation

Explains expense recording and allocation methods for airline rate and charge calculations.

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Feb 2016

Designing Airport Financial KPIs

Guides the design of airport-specific key performance indicators to improve financial performance.

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Apr 2015

Passenger Facility Charges

Discusses PFC program eligibility, strategic use of revenues, and collection procedures.

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Apr 2015

Three Dimensions of Airport Finance

Introduces accounting, rates and charges, and trust as three core dimensions of airport finance.

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Mar 2015

Cost per Enplaned Passenger

Explains CPE sources, calculation methods, uses, and limitations as a key financial metric.

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Mar 2015

Airport Rate Methodology

Clarifies airline rates and charges methodologies and considerations for methodology selection.

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Mar 2015

Airport Rate Regulation

Examines U.S. airport rate regulation frameworks and FAA oversight of airline rates and charges.

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