Introduction:

Strategic planning in airports represents a core framework for ensuring efficiency, safety, and long-term competitiveness in the aviation industry. Airports are complex ecosystems that integrate regulatory frameworks, passenger services, air traffic systems, and stakeholder coordination. This program provides models, methods, and structures for building strategic airport plans aligned with international aviation standards and local priorities. Special focus is placed on Egypt’s airports and the operational realities of the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation.

Program Objectives:

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

• Analyze the principles and frameworks of strategic planning in the aviation sector.

• Evaluate international and national regulatory requirements for airport strategies.

• Interpret performance indicators and operational priorities in Egypt’s airports.

• Classify risks, challenges, and opportunities in airport development and navigation services.

• Design structured strategic planning models tailored for the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation.

Targeted Audience:

• Airport Operations Managers.

• Strategic Planning and Development Officers.

• Air Navigation and Safety Specialists.

• Human Resources and Training Officers in aviation.

• Finance and Administrative Managers in airport organizations.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Fundamentals of Strategic Planning in Airports:

• Concept and importance of strategic planning in the aviation sector.

• The role of airports in national economic development.

• Key stakeholders in airport operations and navigation.

• International aviation standards and compliance requirements.

• Case overview: Egypt’s airports and governance structures.

Unit 2:

Regulatory and Institutional Frameworks:

• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) guidelines.

• National aviation laws and Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority directives.

• Coordination with airlines, ground services, and government bodies.

• Compliance mechanisms in airport planning.

• Aligning with Egypt’s Vision 2030 for transportation and aviation.

Unit 3:

Strategic Analysis Tools for Airports:

• SWOT and PESTEL analysis for airport environments.

• Identifying strengths and weaknesses in airport operations.

• Assessing opportunities and threats in Egypt’s aviation sector.

• Risk management frameworks for airport services.

• Benchmarking Egypt’s airports against regional competitors.

Unit 4:

Performance and Operational Priorities:

• Defining KPIs for airport efficiency, safety, and service quality.

• Passenger flow management and customer experience metrics.

• Air traffic management and navigation performance indicators.

• Infrastructure development priorities in Egyptian airports.

• Financial sustainability and resource allocation models.

Unit 5:

Building the Strategic Plan for Egypt’s Airports

• Structuring a long-term strategic framework.

• Developing mission, vision, and strategic objectives for airports.

• Integrating safety, security, and sustainability.

• Stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.

• Drafting a customized roadmap for the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation.