Oversight of Airport Leasing Operations

Oversight of Airport Leasing Operations

Dates

1 Week: July 7 - 11, 2025

2 Weeks: July 7 - 18, 2025                            

1 Week: August 11 - 15, 2025

2 Weeks: August 11-22, 2025        

Location

• Cape Town                             
• Johannesburg

Format

 In-Person/Online

Tuition (In Person)

1 Week

$999 pp individual                      

$800 pp for groups of 5+

2 Weeks

$1,500 pp individual                    

$1,150 pp for groups of 5+

Tuition (Online)

1 Week

$600 pp individual                      

$400 pp for groups of 5+

2 Weeks

$800 pp individual                        

$500 pp for groups of 5+

Course Overview

• Definitions of aircraft lease and its legal environment and presentation and explanation of the most common types of leasing arrangements in the civil aviation industry.
• Specific responsibilities of the State of registry and State of the operator of the leased aircraft.
• Procedure and duration of approval of air operators’ leasing arrangements in civil aviation.
• Negotiation of aircraft lease agreement and analysis of specific legal clauses and legal arrangements usually encountered in aircraft lease agreements.

Target Audience

Airport managers, regulatory officers, financial analysts, legal advisors, and concession managers.

1 Week Course Outline: Oversight of Airport Leasing Operations

Day 1: Introduction to Airport Leasing Operations

• Overview of airport leasing: Purpose, scope, and strategic importance.
• Key stakeholders: Airport authorities, airlines, concessionaires, and regulators.
• Types of leases: Terminal space, land use, retail, cargo, and hangar leases.
• Regulatory frameworks governing airport leasing: ICAO, FAA, IATA, and local laws.

Day 2: Financial Oversight and Revenue Models

• Understanding lease structures: Fixed, variable, and hybrid models.
• Revenue-sharing agreements and financial performance metrics.
• Monitoring financial compliance and reporting standards.
• Assessing economic impacts of leasing decisions on airport operations.

Day 3: Legal and Contractual Oversight

• Legal principles in airport leasing contracts.
• Key clauses: Terms, termination, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Risk management: Insurance, indemnities, and contingencies.
• Case studies on contractual disputes and resolutions.

Day 4: Operational Oversight and Risk Management

• Monitoring lessee compliance with operational standards.
• Safety, security, and environmental responsibilities in leasing operations.
• Identifying and managing risks in leasing agreements.
• Tools and techniques for effective operational audits.

Day 5: Emerging Trends and Best Practices

• Trends in airport leasing: Technology, sustainability, and public-private partnerships.
• Incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) considerations into leasing agreements.
• Workshop: Developing a comprehensive leasing oversight framework.
• Assessment, feedback, and certification ceremony.

2 Weeks: Comprehensive Oversight of Airport Leasing Operations

Week 1: Fundamentals of Airport Leasing Operations

Day 1: Introduction to Airport Leasing

• Strategic role of leasing in airport management.
• Stakeholder roles and responsibilities.

Day 2: Regulatory and Legal Frameworks

• Overview of international and national regulatory standards.
• Rights and obligations of airport authorities and lessees.

Day 3: Financial Oversight

• Revenue models and financial performance analysis.
• Monitoring financial compliance and reporting.

Day 4: Lease Negotiation and Contract Management

• Key contractual elements in airport leasing agreements.
• Negotiation techniques for long-term lease optimization.

Day 5: Risk Management in Leasing

• Identifying, mitigating, and managing risks.
• Risk-sharing models and insurance provisions.

Week 2: Advanced Oversight and Practical Applications

Day 6: Operational Oversight

• Ensuring lessee compliance with operational, safety, and environmental standards.
• Tools for effective operational monitoring and auditing.

Day 7: Stakeholder Management

• Managing relationships with airlines, concessionaires, and government bodies.
• Public-private partnership dynamics in airport leasing.

Day 8: Sustainability and Innovation in Leasing

• Integrating sustainability goals into leasing agreements.
• The role of technology and innovation in enhancing lease operations.

Day 9: Case Studies and Workshops

• Analysis of successful and failed airport leasing operations.
• Group exercise: Drafting and reviewing a lease agreement.

Day 10: Capstone Project and Assessment

• Developing a strategic leasing oversight framework.
• Presentations, feedback, and certification ceremony.

Key Course Features:

• Delivery Mode: Interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, and workshops.

Course Outcomes:

• Mastery of legal, financial, and operational aspects of airport leasing.
• Skills in monitoring compliance, managing risks, and negotiating leases.
• Knowledge of best practices and trends in airport leasing operations