Handbook for the Development of Air Transport : Chapter 3 - Air Transport Economics and Finance
Overview & Synopsis
This chapter provides an overview of air transport finance and economics, with a particular focus on the airport business and the evaluation of airport investments. It examines the aviation industry's relationship with the broader economy, the regulatory environment, and key concepts such as the Freedoms of the Air, air service agreements, and trends toward liberalization. The chapter introduces airport business models, air transport demand forecasting, and revenue structures for airports and air navigation service providers, including aeronautical and non-aeronautical income sources. It also discusses single till, dual till, and hybrid till approaches to infrastructure financing and operations. In addition, the chapter reviews revenue forecasting, investment planning, economic appraisal methods, and the broader economic impact of air transport, while outlining financing approaches for aviation development projects.
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| Document Title | Handbook for the Development of Air Transport : Chapter 3 - Air Transport Economics and Finance |
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| Author / Organization | Seed, Peter |
| Subject & Discipline | Report |
| Categories | Economics & Development |
| Publication Year | 2026 |
| License / Rights | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) |
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| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-10211 |
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