Course description
In many ways, master plans are shaped by the strategic ambitions of the airport operator, the policy and planning framework that is set by national and regional governments. This is a course that provides delegates with the relevant knowledge and sets of skills in order to solve airport strategic planning problems as practitioners.
Most airports prepare master plans which outline short, medium and long-term development ambitions. In many ways, master plans are shaped by the strategic ambitions of the airport operator, the policy and planning framework that is set by national and regional governments and the often conflicting demands, interests and expectations of different stakeholders.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The course will be of value and interest to:
- Planners employed by airports who are responsible for airport strategic planning and for the development of master plans.
- Aviation industry consultants who are regularly involved in airport master planning or strategic projects.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
This course will allow delegates to:
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the process of airport capacity planning within the context of changing airline industry structure, national airport policy goals and planning constraints.
- Identify the key components involved in approving airport development projects and be able to appraise the arguments for and against expansion.
- Compare, analyse and assess different location options for new airports and understanding the interaction of key variables in the decision-making process.
Training Course Content
Core content
- Airport Community Relations
- Airport Master Planning
- Airport Policy and the Planning Process
- Airport Surface Access Planning
- Case Studies in Airport Strategic Planning
- Economic and Technical Characteristics of Surface Access Modes
- Flexible Strategic Planning
- Securing Airport Planning Approval
- Site Selection for New Airports
- The Economic Impact of Airports
- The Impact of Airline Industry Changes on Airport Planning
- Workshop on Airport Planning
Course delivery details
Course structure
The course consists of a programme of lectures delivered by our Air Transport faculty and visiting speakers from industry. All delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
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