1 AirportsForTheFuture.org 1 Core Presentation: AIRPORTS FOR THE FUTURE Protecting our community's greatest economic asset

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Core Presentation: AIRPORTS FOR THE FUTUREProtecting our community's greatest economic asset.

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About this Presentation

The following presentation is intended to help you tell the “airport story”.

Feel free to customize, modify and use this content as you talk about your airport

in your community.

Many of these slides mirror national messaging. Others were created as templates

that can be customized to meet your individual needs.

Talking points are provided in the notes section of each slide.

This presentation will be expanded over time to include new information relevant

to the policy campaign.


Table of Contents

I. Airports and the Economy (slides 4-12)

II. How Airports Are Funded (slides 13-18)

III. Defining the Problem Airports Face (slides 19-29)

IV. Advocating the Solution (slides 30-33)

V. Additional Research and Polling (slides 34-37)



Chapter 1:Airports and the Economy


Airports – A Vital Transportation System

Global destinations are connected

to US airports—

and it would take 28 years

to visit them all.

Passengers travel through

America’s airports yearly.

That is 2 million every day!

Pounds of cargo are processed at

American airports yearly.


“Airports Inc.” — Millions of Jobs

1.4 million 1.3 million

339,000 400,000


“Airports Inc.” — Millions of Jobs, Billions in Payroll


2001-2010: A Decade of Growth, Job Creation

Year Total Jobs

Total Payroll

(in trillions)

Total Output

(in trillions)

2001 6,700,000 $190.2 $506.5

2010 10,479,430 $365.3 $1.178 B

% Change (2001-2010)

56.41% 92.08% 132.76%

Value Change (2001-2010)

3,779,430 $175.1 $672.4

Sources: 2001 ACI-NA “Economic Impact of U.S. Airports;” “Economic Impact of Commercial Airports in 2010,” CDM Smith

TOTAL WAGES ASSOCIATED WITH AIRPORT-SUPPORTED JOBS

2x

ANNUAL OUTPUT ASSOCIATED WITH AIRPORTS

2x


Despite Downturn, Airports Support Growth


{AIRPORT CODE} By the Numbers

[XX] Flight Operations

Per Year

[XX] Passengers Per Day

[XX] On-Airport Jobs

[XX] Airport Yearly

Economic Impact

OUR AIRPORT: SNAPSHOT


Airports and Community Growth


[AIRPORT CODE] – Supporting Community Growth

Partner to [Economic

Development Agencies]

Working with [Tourism agency] to

attract travelers

Helped attract [large business that

located in area]

Helping [local company that uses

airport] to grow



Chapter 2: How Airports are Funded


TRUE16%

UN-TRUE44%

DON'T KNOW

40%

TRUE

37%

UNTRUE19%

DON'T KNOW

44%

“In most cases, no local, state, or federal taxes are used to fund commercial airports.”

“Most commercial airports are funded almost entirely through ticket taxes and fees that

passengers pay every time they buy a ticket.”

“Now, I'd like to read you a series of statements about air travel. After I read each one, please tell me if you think the statement is generally TRUE, UNTRUE, or if

you have not heard enough about this to have an opinion.”

84% 63%

How Airports Are Funded: Facts vs. Fiction


Did You Know?

Airports are LOCALLY OWNED and LOCALLY OPERATED

Airports run independently and responsibly, MUCH LIKE BUSINESSES

Airports are focused on NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY

Airports are LARGELY FUNDED BY USERS

Airports receive VERY LITTLE, IF ANY, TAXPAYER FUNDED SUPPORT


How Airports Are Funded: Facts vs. Fiction

Unlike most transportation infrastructure, most airport improvement funds are derived from fees paid by passengers and other users of the airport or from bonds backed by airport revenues


Facts About Airport Funding

Airports are locally owned and operated. Commercial airports are owned and operated by public entities, including local, regional or state authorities with the power to issue tax-exempt bonds to finance some of their capital needs.

Airports are landlords. Airport operations are largely self-sustaining – rent, fees and other charges are assessed to businesses that operate at the airport, including airlines.

Airports are largely funded by those who use them. Revenues come from fees paid by passengers, airlines and businesses operating at the airport

America’s airports are largely self-sustaining and do not drain precious local tax dollars away from other important government

services


How Improvements at {AIRPORT CODE} Are Funded

The majority of airport revenue comes from fees paid by passengers, businesses and airlines using {AIRPORT CODE}

Our current/proposed major projects are/will be funded through: (delete those you will not be using)

Bonds PFC’sAIP

GrantsRevenue on Hand Other



Chapter 3: Defining the Problem Airports Face


FAA Projects Continued Growth in Passengers and Air Cargo

Source: FAA

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Passenger Projections at {AIRPORT CODE}

PASSENGERS TRAVELEDIN XXXX

XX,XXXPROJECTED PASSENGERS

IN XXXX

XX,XXX


Strain on Our System

Needs in U.S.

$71 billion in infrastructure projects needed by 2017 to meet demand

Would create 2-3 million construction jobs

Needs at {AIRPORT CODE}

$XXX in infrastructure projects needed

Would create XX,XXX jobs


What’s Coming to {AIRPORT CODE}

Major Projects – Underway and Upcoming

Benefit Jobs Created


Across the U.S.– Increasing Needs, Declining Sources of Funding


23 Short-term re-authorizations of FAA bill between 2007 and 2012

“Congressional Inaction Halts Aviation Projects Across US”

“FAA Shutdown Costing $30M Per Day”

“Debt Ceiling Focus Delays Airport Construction Projects”

“Shutdown of the FAA Affecting Your Pocket and Airport Construction”

“Airport Project Scrapped”

Airports Lack Certainty, Ability to Plan

14 day shut down in July/August 2011 when Congress failed to act before an extension expired2007 2012


Airports Lack Certainty, Ability to Plan

AVERAGE TERM EXTENSION, IN MONTHS

2.5NUMBER OF EXTENSIONS

APPROVED LESS THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE EXPIRATION

14NUMBER OF YEARS NEEDED

TO COMPLETE A MAJOR RUNWAYOR TERMINAL PROJECT

5-10

23 Short-term re-authorizations of FAA bill between 2007 and 2012

2007 2012


How {AIRPORT CODE} Has Managed…Thus Far

Navigated federal bureaucracy

Secured funding up front

Implement long-term plans from initial concept to project completion

If major capital programs were needed today, the airport’s ability to deliver would be jeopardized by the insufficient and

unstable federal funding structure and a federal oversight scheme that prevents airports from planning for the future.

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An Unsustainable Status Quo

Despite {AIRPORT CODE}’s excellent track record, key funding decisions reside in Washington – not our community– Airports have become

victims of political dynamics

Outdated and inefficient federal funding model =

1. No long term planning.

2. No stability.

3. No local control.


What It Means to {AIRPORT CODE}…..and You

Without a change, these funding challenges will impact[NAME OF COMMUNITY]

(Choose from options below or create your own)

Capping Capacity:

Preventing the growth that could

come from expansion

Affecting Safety Improvements:

Forcing airport to work on

Washington’s schedule, not community’s

Impairing ability to compete for

passengers and service

Creating Project Delays and

Inefficiencies: Forcing airports to work within a broken system



Chapter 4: Advocating the Solution


The Problem….And Solution

Next Opportunity: 2015

{AIRPORT CODE}’s ability to meet the future needs of our community is at risk.

{AIRPORT CODE} is a crucial engine of economic growth and development.

We need your help to help to create support for a long-term funding system that gives [Airport Code] the certainty and

resources needed to plan together for our future


What {AIRPORT CODE} Needs

Long term stability: New airport funding legislation should have a multi-year horizon that gives airports the certainty they need to begin, and complete, new projects.

More local empowerment: Washington should provide local communities with more flexibility to develop the programs that work best for each airport

Flexible, adequate funding sources: A new funding scheme should provide airports with multiple funding choices and ensure that the system has sufficient resources to meet nationwide needs.

Reduced Debt financing: Policy should help to reduce airports’ need for debt financing and work to maintain tax exempt status for airport bonds

Streamlined approval process: New policy should reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and provide airports with clear guidance and practical pathways for approvals.


How You Can Help {AIRPORT CODE}

Provide us with a statement validating how the airport has helped this community grow and develop

Include the airport when you speak about the crucial economic drivers in this community

Help us tell our stories to other important community leaders – via meetings, presentations, and

introductions



Chapter 5: Additional Research and PollingPublic Opinion Data demonstrating the vital role of Airports in our community.


67%61%

50% 49%

38%

29%

21%

9%

19%23%

18%23%

45%

58%

Favorable Unfavorable

“Now, I am going to read you a list of various types of organizations and companies. After I read each one, please tell me if your opinion of that particular type of organization or company is…”

From an image perspective, local airports are very favorably perceived by Americans.


Area airport Major airlines

61%

42%

33%

54%

Excellent/Good Fair/Poor

“When it comes to meeting the needs of passengers, how

would you rate the job MAJOR AIRLINES are doing?”

“And, when it comes to meeting the needs of passengers, how would you rate the job YOUR AREA AIRPORT is doing?”

Series asked among those who have flown

By a two-to-one margin, those who fly say their area airport does a good job meeting their needs.

Individual Impact Community Impact

31%

77%68%

19%

Great Deal/Some Not Much/None

10% - Great Deal

44%Great Deal

39%None

5% - None

“If the number of flights offered at your local airport were cut back, how much

impact would that have on you personally and professionally?”

“And, if the number of flights offered at your local airport were cut back, how

much impact would that on the community as a whole?”

Americans View Loss of Flight Service as Loss to the Community

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1 AirportsForTheFuture.org 1 Core Presentation: AIRPORTS FOR THE FUTURE Protecting our community's greatest economic asset