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Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) in Airport Projects

Language: English, French, Portuguese
Duration:
4 days
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Description

This course equips aviation and infrastructure professionals with the tools to structure, finance, and manage successful Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) in airport projects worldwide. It covers global PPP models, financial and regulatory frameworks, risk allocation strategies, and lessons learned from case studies across multiple regions. Participants will gain the confidence to design and manage PPPs that balance investor returns with public value.

Key Topics

  • Introduction to PPPs in Aviation

    • The role of PPPs in infrastructure development

    • Why governments and private investors pursue PPPs

    • Key drivers of PPP success

  • PPP Models in Airport Development

    • BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer)

    • BOOT (Build-Own-Operate-Transfer)

    • DBFO (Design-Build-Finance-Operate)

    • Concessions and management contracts

    • Comparative advantages and limitations

  • Financial Structuring of Airport PPPs

    • Revenue sources: aeronautical vs. non-aeronautical income

    • Financing options: debt, equity, development finance

    • Risk allocation: demand, currency, construction, operational risks

    • Financial sustainability and investor confidence

  • Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

    • PPP laws and procurement processes

    • Transparency, anti-corruption, and governance principles

    • International regulatory standards (ICAO, IATA)

  • Case Studies: Successes and Failures

    • London Heathrow Terminal 5 (UK – risk allocation lessons)

    • Delhi International Airport (India – BOT model)

    • Istanbul Airport (Turkey – mega concession model)

    • Latin America (Chile, Brazil) – concession expansion programs

    • Failed or underperforming PPPs: what went wrong?

  • Stakeholder Management

    • Role of government, airlines, investors, and regulators

    • Community engagement and environmental considerations

    • Performance monitoring and evaluation

  • Group Workshop

    • Participants design a PPP structure for a new or expanding airport

    • Present financial, legal, and operational strategies

    • Peer feedback and expert facilitation

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the different PPP models used in airport development and operations.
  • Assess the financial, legal, and operational implications of PPPs.
  • Structure contracts that ensure fair risk allocation between public and private partners.
  • Apply international best practices to PPP airport projects.
  • Critically evaluate real-world PPP case studies to identify success factors and risks.

Targe Audience

  • Government officials (transport, finance, infrastructure)

  • Airport authorities and planners

  • Investors, lenders, and financial institutions

  • Legal professionals specializing in PPP/infrastructure

  • Airline executives and aviation consultants

Certificate

Upon completion, participants receive
a certificate of achievement.

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