March 17, 2026 – A thoughtful perspective on the evolving role of public-private partnerships in airport infrastructure was recently featured in AAAE Airport Magazine: Rethinking Airport Infrastructure: How Public-Private Partnerships Are Delivering Landside Solutions.
Co-authored by Jane Garvey, former FAA Administrator and Global Chairman of Meridiam, and Randall Carlton, Chief Finance & Administration Officer of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, the article examines how alternative delivery models are advancing complex landside projects.
The Reno-Tahoe International Airport Ground Transportation Center and Consolidated Rental Car Facility is highlighted as a case study in balancing airport control with private-sector accountability. The project demonstrates how a privately delivered model can support:
- Strategic focus — enabling the airport to advance multiple capital initiatives concurrently
- Innovation — incorporating long-term asset optimization strategies and energy-efficient design
- Capital preservation — maintaining bonding capacity for other priorities
- Tenant-informed design — engaging rental car partners in shaping the facility they will operate
As airports nationwide confront aging infrastructure, capital constraints, and growing passenger expectations, the article explores how performance-based partnerships can help manage risk, accelerate delivery, and protect long-term asset value.
Read more here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/749140537/12/