Air Commerce

Director John D. Kasarda is the developer of the "aerotropolis" concept, which defines the role of airports and aviation-driven economic development in shaping 21st-century urban growth and form.

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The Kenan Institute's Center for Air Commerce offers a range of services that help clients anticipate trends and prepare to take strategic advantage.

It helps:

Communities plan how they will leverage their airports and surrounding commercial areas to attract industry and promote economically and environmentally sustainable growth.
Airport authorities plan and develop airports as retail, entertainment and business meeting destinations and vital networks for air commerce.
Air shippers and service industries anticipate trends and business opportunities.
Companies streamline their supply chains and integrate the latest information technologies to improve performance and profits.

Institute researchers work on the cutting edge of research and development of issues related to air commerce. They recognize that while airports today drive global commerce, the airport of the future will be a commerce center. They are committed to provide thought leadership and guidance to communities, businesses and organization integrally involved in this critical area of competitiveness.