Staying Informed
As thought leaders, we understand the complexities of operating efficiently in an increasingly globalized world and the imperative to innovate. Browse through this section for a selection of publications and presentations that give our perspective on how organizations can improve performance, leap over operational hurdles, and plan for a sustainable future.
Airport Performance Indicators 2011
This publication presents an analysis of audited data from 50 major airports worldwide, ranking the airports in terms of 35 financial and operational performance metrics, including segmented analyses of revenues and operating costs and standard accounting performance measures.
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This publication is available for purchase for US$800.00
Airline Performance Indicators 2010
This annual report consolidates 38 performance metrics relating to operations, revenues, operating costs, and profitability for 50 of the world's major airlines. A commentary is provided on each airline's performance in the most recent reporting year and on the membership constituency of airline alliances. The study is an indispensable tool to assist airline management and investors to identify potential efficiency improvements.
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This publication is available for purchase for US$720.00
Review of Airport Charges 2011
For more than 20 years, we have produced this annual report to help airport management teams, investors, finance sector analysts, and airlines gain a better understanding of how airports worldwide stack up in terms of relative operational and financial efficiency. The report compares the sum of aeronautical arrival and departure charges at 50 of the world's busiest airports for a sample of 8 aircraft that are most predominant in airline fleets. The report also provides an extensive historical background of aeronautical charging systems and methods of airport price regulation. In addition to being a valuable benchmarking resource, the report is frequently used to inform pricing discussions between airports, regulators, and airline users.
(A PDF format will be available for download once your online order is placed; to pay by check and/or request a hardcopy, please contact Peter Mackenzie-Williams directly using the “email” link to the right.)
This publication is available for purchase for US$800.00
Edge: Stepping Back to Focus In - The Challenging Economic Climate Demands Global Perspective And Analysis
A new edition of Edge, The Journal of LeighFisher, is now available. As a platform for debate and analysis, Edge enables our experts from around the globe to share their expertise and thinking with a wider audience. Our guest author is Rohit Talwar, CEO of Fast Future Research. We hope that you will find their views stimulating.
Focus: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Systems - A Bit More Than Just Segregated Lanes?
BRT systems are once again making the headlines. In the UK the Cambridge – St Ives system, the longest BRT line in the world was launched in August 2011, while the city of Rio de Janeiro just announced a public concession to implement and operate an Olympic BRT. For more information please contact Alejandro Obregon at alejandro [dot] obregon [at] leighfisher [dot] com or +44 (0)20.7087.8733.
Focus: Toll Road Evolution - Getting Ready for the Next Generation of Projects in India?
India’s National Highway network has undergone an impressive upgrade in recent years. While the nature of most of the schemes has been relatively low risk from an investor perspective, the next generation of projects are likely to present greater challenges and potentially greater returns.
Focus: Putting the Customer at the Heart of Public Service Delivery
Delivering efficiency in public services requires organisations to work together. However, re-design and fresh thinking is needed to put the customer and collaborative working at the heart of public services.
Focus: The New Drivers of Airline Profitability Influence Service Decisions
Airline service decisions are increasingly influenced by the new drivers of profitability. These new drivers include charging passengers baggage and other fees, limiting capacity to reduce costs and drive airfares higher, discontinuing the operation of uneconomical aircraft types, and eliminating “unprofitable flying” from their route networks. A better understanding of the factors that influence airline service decisions will allow airport operators to consider overall industry trends and airline specific strategies, and communicate the rationale for changes in airline service at their airports.
Finding the Opportunity in Change – Stories from Around the World
The prolonged recovery from the financial and economic crises of the last few years has prompted new thinking about airport ownership, financing and operations. The series of articles in this Compendium show how airport industry leaders in various locations around the world are responding to today’s challenges.
Focus: Airline Alliances - Responses to a Global Marketplace
An airline industry shaped by alliances changes the competitive landscape for airline service. As a result, airport operators must evaluate how these changes affect their airports and identify opportunities to improve financial and operating performance.