Economic Studies

Economic Studies and Forecasts

40 links to recent economic studies, forecasts and other government and industry reports. Read more.

Airport Economic Impact Studies

42 links to recent economic impact studies completed by U.S. and Canadian airports. Read more.

2007 Capital Needs Study

The ACI-NA total estimate of airports’ capital development costs for 2007 through 2011, adjusted for inflation, is $87.4 billion or $17.5 billion annualized. This is a 22.2 percent increase over the 2005 estimate of $71.5 billion or $14.3 billion annualized for 2005 through 2009. Read more.

Passengers First Commitment

View the ACI-NA website on passenger issues facing Congress.

2005 Capital Needs Study

Based on a survey of 81 airports representing 81% of the total industry passenger activity, the 2005 ACI-NA Capital Needs Survey estimates that airport capital development costs will total more than $71.5 billion between 2005-2009 or a yearly average of approximately $14.3 billion.

View the executive summary. (pdf)

View the slide presentation. (pdf)