1. Public, private or mixed model ?
Messages
Discover the new cohesion policy : it opens a wide range of public and private investment opportunities.
Public-private partnerships: working together for more competitiveness, innovation and sustained regional growth.
EU Cohesion policy means achieving more together – Structural Funds investments make enlargement a success for all.
Investing in Europe: Regions and cities deliver the Growth and Jobs agenda.
Thomas Langeland, Airport director
Avinor Kristiansand Airport, Norway

4. Kristiansand Airport

5. Public, private or mixed model does it really matter ?
Principal aspects of airport management
Aviation safety
Aviation security
Development planning/masterplan
Environmental protection
Operational efficiency
Financial efficiency

6. From public utility to airport enterprise possible gains from privatization ?
Improvements in operational efficiency
Increased customer focus
Increased airport revenues
Increased quality of investment decisions

7. Management model at Kristiansand airport
Managed by the airport Managed by others
- Airside operations - Passenger check-in
- Fire & rescue - Handling/ramp services
- All airport infrastructure - Cargo
including terminal and
other buildings
Car park
Planning and development
Managed by Avinor Concessions/outsourced
ATC/ATM - Fuel
Met services - Duty free/retail outlets
Navigational aids - Car rental
- Advertisement
- Food & beverages
- Security
- Catering

10. utilizing a competitive environment
Does a mixed ownership model secure efficiency and revenue at a regional airport like Kristiansand airport?
Positive
strong and committed
ownership
commercial focus
utilizing a competitive
environment
customer focus
corporate financial
muscles
public/regional
“ownership”
Negative
- no influence on aero-
nautical charges
have to compete for
investments
high fixed cost
structure

11. Thank you for your attention
Questions?