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 

Report: https://doi.org/10.17226/27424

Citation: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Toolkit for Establishing Airport Catchment Areas. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/27424 


[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