Evaluate the pros and cons of the article to see how it impacts the airport’s intentions.

Airport Financing

Because airports are public entities and provide a service to their community, there is often a lot of media articles covering these issues. It is important for airport officials to inform and educate their communities on what is needed at their airport in order to meet their aviation needs. You will often see pro and con articles that discuss these issues from varying viewpoints.

For this assignment, conduct a literature search for a recent article related to airport financing. Describe the following:

1- Evaluate the airport and what it wants to do

2- Evaluate the pros and cons of the article to see how it impacts the airport’s intentions.

3- Do the article and the writer meet the credibility test

4- Is the article valid for readers to gain correct information on the issue?

5- Ensure that you discuss the various funding programs and complex relationships that exist at airports.

All sources have to be valid and accessible sources.add In-Text citation.

NOTE: THE WRITER HAS TO SEND ME THE ARTICLE FOR MY APPROVAL BEFORE HE STARTS WRITING ON IT!!!!!

Discuss the different levels of privatization and complex relationships that may exist at airports.

John F. Kennedy International Airport Financial Review

As an airport manager, you must utilize sound financial practices in managing your airport. Research and analyze JFK airport’s overall financial situation and address the following:

1- After reviewing financial statements and information, what is your opinion of your airport's overall financial situation?
Include details on

I. Budget
II. Current O&M expenses
III. Future O&M expenses
III. Capital expenses
IV. Sources of revenue
V. Recommended changes
VI. Other appropriate financial information

2  Capacity status and capital improvement construction projects

3  Ensure you discuss the different levels of privatization and complex relationships that may exist at airports.

Elaborate on each point separately. All sources have to be valid and accessible sources.

Add In-Text citation.

Explain from your own experience what is the ideal breakdown of Fiedler’s leadership model between task-oriented and relationship-oriented.

Theories Versus Models

1.Describe which contingency leadership theory best fits your own leadership style, and explain why.

2.Explain from your own experience what is the ideal breakdown of Fiedler’s leadership model between task-oriented and relationship-oriented.

Estimate the task and relationship scores (1-10) an effective leader should have and explain why?

Is there enough statistical evidence to support the author’s conclusions?

Statistics in the Media

Locate an article that provides statistics on an issue of your choice. Respond to the following questions in a paper.

What is the article trying to say?

What are the key statistics cited?

Is there enough statistical evidence to support the author’s conclusions?

Do you think that the author overstated the issue?

How do you think the statistics used in the article impact perception of the issue?

Explain the difference between contingency plans and incident management plans and what belongs in each section.

Airport Security Technology

Module 2 Objectives

Explain Regulations under 1500-1542

Know the requirements of handling Sensitive Security Information

Know the elements of Part 1540: Civil Aviation Security General Rules

Explain how an Airport Security Program must be written and enforced

Explain the requirements of the Security Areas

Know the requirements of the access control systems in each security area

Explain the function of the Authorized Signatory

Explain the credentialing process

Know how to develop an enforcement process at an airport

Know how to handle a Letter of Investigation from the TSA

Explain the difference between contingency plans and incident management plans and what belongs in each section

Explain basic General Aviation security requirements

Know airport business security guidance and requirements (FBO’s, flight schools)

Differentiate airport biometrics

Differentiate Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems

Explain the significance of understanding what customers value when making pricing decisions.

Pricing the Line-Up

Identify a company that produces a product mix comprised of at least three different brands or models. A common example might be Apple cellphone line-up (comprised of the iPhone XS, iPhoneXR, iPhoneX, iPhone 8, and so on).

Research the company’s product mix price points and discuss the pricing strategy. How does the pricing compare to the competition? Explain the significance of understanding what customers value when making pricing decisions.