Strategic Planning in Airports

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Strategic Planning in Airports
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ST3451

Online

14 Dec 2025 -25 Dec 2025

3200

Overview

Introduction:

Airports are strategic national assets that require advanced planning to guarantee safety, efficiency, and sustainable growth. They function within highly complex systems that integrate international regulations, passenger services, and air navigation standards. This program provides structured frameworks, strategic models, and analytical tools for effective airport planning. Special attention is given to the operational context of Egypt’s airports and the role 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 regulations influencing airport strategies.

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

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

  • Design strategic airport plans tailored to the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation.

Target Audience:

  • Airport Operations Managers.

  • Strategic Planning and Development Officers.

  • Air Navigation and Safety Specialists.

  • Finance and Administration Managers in airports.

  • HR and Training Officers in aviation organizations.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Foundations of Strategic Planning in Airports:

  • Concept and importance of strategic planning in aviation.

  • Differences between strategic and operational planning.

  • Airports as drivers of economic and social development.

  • Role of the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation.

  • Airports as national gateways.

Unit 2:

Regulatory and Legal Frameworks:

  • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.

  • Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority regulations.

  • National aviation laws and policies.

  • Institutional coordination with airlines and ministries.

  • Legal frameworks for airport development projects.

Unit 3:

Stakeholders and Governance in Airports:

  • Identification of internal and external stakeholders.

  • Governance structures in airport management.

  • Governmental and regulatory authority roles.

  • Public–private partnerships in airport development.

  • Mechanisms for accountability and transparency.

Unit 4:

Strategic Analysis Tools for Airports:

  • SWOT analysis applied to airport operations.

  • PESTEL analysis for aviation environments.

  • Benchmarking Egypt’s airports against regional competitors.

  • Risk mapping in air navigation and safety.

  • Strategic prioritization and decision frameworks.

Unit 5:

Performance and Operational Priorities:

  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for airports.

  • Passenger experience and service quality metrics.

  • Operational efficiency and turnaround optimization.

  • Safety and security as strategic imperatives.

  • Linking airport performance with Egypt’s Vision 2030.

Unit 6:

Infrastructure and Capacity Development:

  • Strategic planning for airport infrastructure.

  • Expansion of passenger and cargo terminals.

  • Modernization of control towers and navigation systems.

  • Sustainability in airport construction and design.

  • Egypt’s roadmap for airport infrastructure growth.

Unit 7:

Technology and Innovation in Airports:

  • Digital transformation in airport operations.

  • Smart airport concepts and automation.

  • Cybersecurity and data protection challenges.

  • Innovative technologies in air navigation.

  • Egypt’s digital initiatives in aviation.

Unit 8:

Human Capital and Strategic Alignment:

  • Workforce planning in the aviation sector.

  • Training and continuous development frameworks.

  • Leadership and decision-making in airport management.

  • Aligning HR strategies with strategic objectives.

  • Building a culture of excellence in Egypt’s airports.

Unit 9:

Financial Sustainability and Resource Allocation:

  • Revenue generation in airport management.

  • Cost management and budgeting practices.

  • Public–private financing models.

  • Effective resource allocation frameworks.

  • Long-term financial sustainability for Egypt’s airports.

Unit 10:

Designing Egypt’s Airport Strategic Plan:

  • Structuring the airport strategic planning framework.

  • Developing mission, vision, and long-term objectives.

  • Stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.

  • Integrating sustainability, safety, and service quality.

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