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Embry BSAB418 Module 1.4 Discussion

1.4 – Discussion: Current Political and Operational Issues

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After completing your readings for this week, use the Web and other sources to obtain data on airports and their government structures. Answer the following question in a Discussion Forum Post:

1. Choose two airports (with different airport structures) and explain their government structure.

2. Identify three problems with each airport’s government structure and three benefits of each airport’s government structure.

3. Imagine you are an airport manager and explain which government structure your ideal airport would have and why.

4. Remember to comment on at least twoof your classmates posts.

Embry BSAB418 Module 2.4 Discussion

2.4 – Discussion: Current Privatization issues

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1. Choose one of the 6 airports listed in ACRP Report 66, Chapter 9- Considering and Evaluating Airport Privatization.

2. Post a summary of your airport and include your viewpoint on the pros/cons of airport privatization.

3. Be sure to include additional resources for your post.

4. Comment on at least twoof your classmates posts

Embry BSAB418 Module 3.3 & 3.6 Discussion

3.3 Discussion

3.3 – Discussion: Airport Revenue and Expense Streams

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After completing your readings for this week, use the Web and other sources to obtain data on airports and their annual financial reports.

1. Review an airport’s annual report for at least two consecutive years.

2. Choose an airport department, and assume the role of the department manager.

3. Prepare and present an analysis of your departments budget, as if you were attending an airport budgeting meeting.

4. Recommend at least two financial strategies for your department that would increase revenues and decrease expenses.

5. Remember to comment on at least twoof your classmates posts.

3.6 Discussion

3.6 – Discussion: Research Paper Topic Selection

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Post a summary of your research paper problem statement.

In addition, you will comment on at least twoof your classmates posts, contributing to their conversation towards enhancing their research paper development. This forum will be used throughout the course to address research paper issues.

Refer to9.4 – Research Paperfor detailed assignment information and theResources Wikipage for research resources.

This is a required but ungraded assignment.

Embry BSAB418 Module 4.5 Discussion

4.5 – Discussion: Managerial Decisions & Financial Credit Rating

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1. Review the following documents:
Peer Review of U.S. Airports(pdf)

Credit Ratings and Cash Reserves: How They Influence the Borrowing Costs of Airports(pdf)

2. Choose two airports from Fitch Ratings Appendix D with different Infrastructure Development/Renewal Scoring.

3. Compare your airports based upon the information provided in these documents (and any additional resources you find). Focus on the airport’s Capital Improvement Program and financial strategy (compensatory vs. residual) and provide an evaluation of each airport’s managerial decisions that you believe contributed to the airports Financial Credit Rating. Note:Include a discussion about an airline’s cost per enplanement.

4. Be sure to comment on at least twoof your classmates posts.

Embry BSAB418 Module 5.3 Discussion

5.3 – Discussion: Group Presentation

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1. One member from each group will post the group presentation to this forum.

2. Review twoother group presentations and provide a well thought out rebuttal that includes supporting evidence.

3. Each group will collaborate to defend its presentation and address each point other groups make.

Embry BSAB418 Module 6.3 Discussion

6.3 – Discussion: Analysis of Federal Laws, Regulations, and Case Law
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1. Review ACRP Legal Research Digest 10: Analysis of Federal Laws, Regulations, and Case Law Regarding Airport Proprietary Rights found in6.2 – Ancillary Resources, focusing on chapter 4.

2. Summarize your findings and post your thoughts on the chapter.

3. Be sure to include additional research supporting your viewpoint.

4. Respond to at least twoof your peers.

Embry BSAB418 Module 7.3 Discussion

7.3 – Discussion: FAA Air Carrier Incentive Program

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1. Review the FAA Air Carrier Incentive Program Guidebook: A Reference for Airport Sponsors found in7.2 – Ancillary Resources.

2. Prepare a discussion post that comments on each of the 4 steps outlined in the program and provide your thoughts regarding the pros/cons of the program.

3. Respond to at least twoof your peers.

Embry BSAB418 Module 8.3 Discussion

8.3 – Discussion: Airport Legal Case

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Visit ERAU Hunt Library Database search and access LexisNexis Academic database.
Select advanced options, then select Content Type “State and Federal Cases”, and use the search term “Airport”. Click “Apply”.
Sort your results by “Newest to Oldest”.
Select an airport administration relevant Legal Case that interests you.
Summarize your selected case, evaluate the arguments for and against the case, and state your viewpoint on the findings.
Be sure to research additional sources to support your findings.
Reply to at least twoof your peers
Embry BSAB418 Module 9.3 Discussion

9.3 – Discussion: ACI Benchmarking Surveys

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Choose and review one of the following three ACI Benchmarking surveys AND relevant Ancillary Resourcesprovided.
ACI-NA 2013 (FY) Benchmarking Survey (pdf)

2013 ACI-NA Concessions Benchmarking Survey (pdf)

Air Cargo Facilities and Security Survey 2011 (pdf)

Post a summary of the survey, and propose an ‘airport business strategy’ that incorporates information you found into a practical application.