Sponsored Projects
[ACRP Synthesis 11-03/Topic S01-27] State of Airport Loyalty Programs
Sponsor: Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) of National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).
Objective: The objective of this research is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of airport loyalty programs, including development, monetization, and the value of program adoption to the airports.
Funds: $45,000
Role: Principal Investigator
Kick-off: July, 2022
Report: https://doi.org/10.17226/27279
Citation: National Research Council. 2023. State of Airport Loyalty Programs. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/27279.
Determinants of Airport Parking Revenues: An Econometric Analysis
Sponsor: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
Objective: This study aims to address these two research questions: 1). What determinants are causing the variation in parking revenue per enplaned passenger between different airports? and 2). To what extent do TNC operations affect airport parking revenues?
Funds: $12,000
Role: Academic Supervisor (Student investigator: Sen Wang)
Kick-off: September, 2022
[ACRP 03-62] A Toolkit for Establishing Airport Catchment Areas
Sponsor: Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) of National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).
Objective: The objective of this research is to develop a toolkit that will help an airport establish their unique catchment area.
Funds: $300,000
Role: Principal Investigator
Kick-off: June, 2021
[ACRP 01-41] Airport Blockchain Implementation Guidebook
Sponsor: Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) of National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).
Objective: The objective of this research is to develop detailed guidance for the implementation of blockchain and associated technologies to provide business solutions, operational efficiencies, and improved transparency for airport decision-makers and stakeholders.
Funds: $330,000 (Project total)
Role: Lead Investigator, Purdue Team (Subcontractor)
Kick-off: June, 2021