ACI's Airport Economics Training programs provide airport professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to understand the economic principles that drive airport business performance and sustainability. Through courses covering airport charges, economic regulation, commercial revenues, financial planning, and business strategy, participants will gain the skills required to support informed decision-making and long-term airport growth.

Airport Economics Programs

Airport Finance Diploma

The ACI Airport Finance Diploma aims to provide participants with the financial and commercial expertise needed to support sustainable airport growth and business performance.

Gain practical insights into financial governance, planning and investment strategies through ACI and ICAO guidance.

Master global airport charging principles and ICAO policies to support compliant, transparent and strategic decision making.

Maximize airport revenue using global best practices, strategic marketing, and commercial growth strategies.

Airport Economics Courses

Instructor-led courses

Available as an open session and as an in-house offering

Navigate the dynamic airport business landscape—master data-driven decision-making tools for strategic success in the industry.

Only available as an in-house offering

Gain essential skills to evaluate demand, uncover route potential, and create strategies that strengthen air-service growth.

Develop skills to increase revenues, analyze markets, and apply effective commercial strategies by mastering customer-centric marketing.

Equip your airport teams with essential guidance, blending theory, and real-world case studies.

Revolutionize airport revenue—learn global best practices, innovate marketing, and thrive in a changing environment.

Attract and retain air services—boost your airport's revenue, economic growth, and regional development.

Learn key airport-economics principles and revenue models to understand how airports operate economically and make informed financial and strategic decisions.

Gain valuable skills to attract partners, refine marketing strategies, and maximize revenue.

Navigate the skies of airport forecasting—gain vital skills to project demand, optimize infrastructure, and boost revenues.

Self-paced online courses

Upcoming Economics Course Sessions

View all the upcoming sessions for Economics courses in the Training Calendar.

Testimonials

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"The instructor maintains slots very meticulously and engaged participants focusing on the contents of the course."

- Prasanta Kumar Chakraborty (Director, Civil Aviation Academy of Bangladesh) - Airport Concession Management

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"Paul did a great job explaining the basic foundation of user charges. He was extremely helpful with answering questions and providing examples to real world applications. "

- Bud Geng (Project Manager II, Denver International Airport) - ACI-ICAO User Charges

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"Very pleased with the course content and structure - would highly recommend anyone in the airport concession industry consider taking this for professional development or a simple refresher on the key fundamentals of the business."

- Nick Covelli (Concessions Concourse Manager, Denver International Airport) - Airport Concession Management

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