Reference Guides

From the Supreme Court to the DOT Rocket Docket: Five Decades of Airport Finance Litigation (1972–2026)

Comprehensive legal analysis of airline rate challenges, covering five decades of airport finance litigation from 1972 to 2026.

Ratemaking Methodologies, Key Provisions, Negotiations, and the Evolving Airport–Airline Financial Relationship

Complete guide to airline use agreements, ratemaking methodologies, key provisions, and airport-airline negotiations.

Federal Law, FAA Enforcement, and the Protection of Airport Revenue for Aeronautical Purposes

Legal analysis of airport revenue diversion regulations, federal law enforcement, and aeronautical revenue protection.

Master Trust Indentures, Official Statements, and the Architecture of Airport Revenue Bond Finance

Guide to airport bond documents including master trust indentures, supplemental indentures, official statements, and key bond covenants.

Airline Consultation, Capital Programming, and Project Approval Under Use Agreements

Reference guide to airport capital review processes, covering MII clauses, airline consultation requirements, and capital project approval mechanisms.

Federal Requirements, Airline Access, and Promoting Competition at Congested Airports

Guide to airport competition plans required by federal law, covering gate access policies, majority-in-interest provisions, and competitive practices.

History, Legal Framework, and the Future of Private Airport Investment in the United States

Comprehensive analysis of airport privatization in the U.S., covering the FAA pilot program, legal frameworks, international models, and policy debates.

Calculation Methodologies, Industry Benchmarks, and CPE as a Measure of Airport Competitiveness

Analysis of cost per enplaned passenger (CPE), including calculation methods, residual vs. compensatory approaches, and industry benchmarking.

State Authorization, Rate Setting, and Funding Rental Car Facilities at U.S. Airports

Analysis of Customer Facility Charges (CFCs) used to fund consolidated rental car facilities, including legal authority, rate methodologies, and bond structures.

Measurement, Reporting Standards, and the Role of Enplanements in Airport Finance

Guide to enplaned passenger measurement, FAA reporting requirements, traffic forecasting, and the role of enplanements in airport financial planning.

Federal Grant Obligations, FAA Oversight, and Maintaining Compliance at Federally Assisted Airports

Comprehensive review of FAA grant assurance requirements, compliance monitoring, enforcement actions, and best practices for airport sponsors.

Federal Law, FAA Approval Process, and the Role of PFCs in Airport Capital Finance

Complete guide to Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs), including statutory authority, application procedures, eligible projects, and the ongoing debate over PFC caps.

Space Allocation, Terminal Rental Rate Calculations, and Cost Recovery for Airport Terminal Facilities

Guide to terminal space management and ratemaking, covering space classification, rental rate methodologies, and cost allocation approaches.

Revenue Generation, Cost Management, and Capital Finance as the Three Pillars of Airport Financial Management

Framework for understanding airport finance through three dimensions: revenue generation, cost management, and capital financing strategies.

Credit Analysis, Rating Methodologies, and the Role of Rating Agencies in Airport Revenue Bond Finance

Guide to airport bond credit ratings, covering rating agency methodologies, key credit factors, and strategies for maintaining investment-grade ratings.

Debt Service Calculations, Coverage Requirements, and Rate Covenant Compliance in Airport Finance

Analysis of airport debt service structures, coverage ratio requirements, rate covenants, and strategies for maintaining compliance.

Federal AIP Grants, Eligibility Requirements, and the Role of Federal Funding in Airport Capital Development

Comprehensive guide to the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), covering grant eligibility, funding formulas, project types, and compliance requirements.

Parking Revenue, Ground Transportation, and the Impact of Transportation Network Companies on Airport Finance

Analysis of airport parking operations, TNC fee structures, ground transportation revenue, and the evolving competitive landscape.

Regulatory Challenges, Airport Access Agreements, and the Financial Impact of P2P Car Sharing on Airport Revenue

Guide to peer-to-peer car sharing at airports, covering Turo regulatory disputes, CFC implications, and airport access policies.

Complete Directory of 590 Airport Research Publications

Comprehensive directory of all 590 ACRP publications with direct links to free PDF downloads. Search the complete Airport Cooperative Research Program catalog.

Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Air Service

Guide to airport incentive programs for attracting airlines. Covers fee waivers, revenue guarantees, marketing support, and federal policy on air service development.

Residual, Compensatory, and Hybrid Approaches to Airport Rate-Setting

Detailed analysis of airport rate-setting methodologies: residual, compensatory, hybrid residual, and hybrid compensatory approaches to airline rates and charges.

Sources, Challenges, and Strategies for Airport Infrastructure Investment

Analysis of airport capital funding sources including AIP, PFC, bonds, and private investment. Addresses the growing infrastructure funding gap at U.S. airports.

Food & Beverage, Retail, Duty-Free, and Non-Aeronautical Revenue

Comprehensive guide to airport concession programs, revenue models, ACDBE requirements, and strategies for maximizing non-aeronautical revenue.

Key Performance Indicators for Airport Financial Management

Guide to airport financial KPIs including CPE, debt service coverage, operating ratio, and benchmarking methodologies for airport financial performance.

GASB Standards, CAFR Structure, and Financial Statement Analysis

Guide to airport financial reporting requirements including GASB standards, CAFR components, and methods for analyzing airport financial statements.

Environmental Finance Strategies for Airport Capital Programs

Guide to airport green bonds, sustainability-linked financing, revolving funds, and ESG-driven capital strategies for airport infrastructure.

Cost Center Structure, Allocation Methods, and Expense Management

Detailed guide to airport operating expense categories, cost allocation methodologies, and strategies for managing airport costs.

Public-Private Partnerships in Airport Development

Analysis of airport public-private partnership structures, financial models, risk allocation, and case studies from U.S. and international airports.

From Authorization to Closing — The Airport Bond Transaction

Step-by-step guide to the airport revenue bond issuance process including authorization, structuring, pricing, and closing procedures.

Federal Aviation Funding Mechanism and Revenue Sources

Overview of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, its revenue sources, expenditure categories, and role in federal aviation infrastructure funding.

Key Provisions Affecting Airport Finance and Operations

Analysis of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and its implications for airport finance, PFC, AIP, and aviation infrastructure policy.

Lease and IT Subscription Accounting Standards for Airports

Guide to GASB 87 lease accounting and GASB 96 IT subscription standards as applied to airport financial reporting and airline agreements.

Maximizing Airport Revenue Beyond Airline Payments

Strategies for growing non-aeronautical airport revenue including concessions, parking, rental cars, advertising, and commercial development.

EAS, SCASDG, and Federal Support for Rural Air Service

Guide to federal programs supporting small community air service including Essential Air Service and Small Community Air Service Development Grants.