ADAP Aid to Private Airports: A Preliminary Assessment and Related Questions for Research.

Abstract

The report presents a preliminary analysis of the arguments for and against extending Airport Development Aid Program (ADAP) aid to private airports. The arguments revolve around five basic questions: Will ADAP assistance to private airports contribute to the permanence of these airports; Will ADAP assistance to private airports encourage development which is important to the national airport system; Are the users of private airports discriminated against if private airports do not receive ADAP assistance; Are private airport operators at a competitive disadvantage vis-a-vis public airport operators if they do not receive ADAP aid; Is ADAP assistance to private airports administratively feasible.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA001349

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  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Economics