Blog-Layout

Framework Structure

30. Mai 2022

How to release the full potential of an airport’s location

Architects have changed their planning long ago in order to create stronger buildings. They shifted from "column-structures" to the "frame-structure". Airports should do the same to be more resilient to today's challenges. Below, I explain the differences of both structures and of course I would be happy to help introduce the Framework Structure at airports.

Column Structure 

Location powers Aviation, Aviation powers Retail, Location plus available land power the property development, further available land that cannot be used for construction and roofs power the production of green energy. Mobility is seen as a supporting measure to improve the aviation market position. Clear limit of the system based on the availability of resources and high exposer to air traffic development. 

Frame Structure - from a “one-way street” to multiple flows. 

Cross Fertilisation, Synergies, Timing. Not only land and location but also aviation powers the property business. The aviation cost factors like safety, security, high level infrastructure and the provision of utilities are a USP for the rental business leading to premium price levels. The knowledge available in the retail department can be used to change the passenger behaviour. Green energy can provide redundant power supply and create a strong market position for mobility and real estate offers. The airport’s infrastructure and location can extend the airport’s business model from an infrastructure provider to a truly multi-modal connectivity and mobility platform of the whole region. The individual business units will be designed in a way to achieve an even utilisation of the assets, i.e. provision of peak capacity on the one hand and utilising off-peak capacity for other purposes. The timing, when to invest in which activity is also a crucial issue due to the possibility to trigger a chain reaction. Investing in the mobility platform first increases the potential for aviation development without spending huge amounts in marketing cooperation. This leads again to more commercial offers and hence increases the attractiveness of the airport as a real estate and mobility location. 


von Max Schintlmeister 27. Juni 2022
"The airport as an overall concept." We merge the efforts of the departments in one overall result.
von Max Schintlmeister 23. Juni 2022
We see the full picture and have the ability to identify the drivers that matter and the real game changers
von Max Schintlmeister 17. Juni 2022
Our thre step approach for one succesful Business Model based on the 10 main challenges to be handled in 10 different areas per airport
von Max Schintlmeister 3. Juni 2022
The Airport Excellence Support: Three Power Tools for sustainable business models
von Max 25. Mai 2022
Four factors that put the business model of airports under pressures
von Max Schintlmeister 4. Mai 2022
Find the right balance between potentials and resources
von Max Schintlmeister 27. Januar 2022
Four steps for an ecologic and economic business model
von Max Schintlmeister 22. September 2021
An example for how to impress costumers at airports
von Max Schintlmeister 16. Mai 2021
A presentation held by Max at the ACI Regional Forum in May 2021
Weitere Beiträge
Share by: