Airport Privatization and Transfer of Ownership (classroom)

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

Improve your overall understanding of the required actions and complexities involved in the transfer of airport operations or ownership from government entities to private sector investors and operators. During this 3-day course you will learn about seller and buyer activities involved in the privatization process, including long-term concessions, leasing agreements and the sale of shares. You will be able to identify business opportunities by understanding which elements are attractive to potential investors, the most appropriate financial models, risk analysis, bid management and offer delivery.

Course Code: TAPG-63

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Participants should have prior knowledge of airports as businesses.
• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

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In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Understand how to plan for and navigate an airport ownership change
• Identify the key points and main objectives so appropriate focus and resources can be allocated to each element of the process
• Appreciate the areas of risk and potential mitigants on both the seller and buyer side of the transaction

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Definition of Privatization
• Private airports
• Investors
• Seller activities
• Market assessment
• Legal structure
• Buyer activities
• Consortium formation
• Offer delivery

Activities

• Case studies

This course is recommended for:

• Professionals requiring a good overview of transfer of airport ownership
• National Aviation Authorities
• Professionals involved in projects with focus on Airport Investments

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.