Airport Business Courses

Discover Operational & Management best practices from a 5-star airport

With over 30 years of experience, Munich AirportAcademy delivers top-tier training in airport and aviation management—designed to provide an exceptional learning experience.

Our management courses cover all critical areas for running a successful airport: Operations, Economics, Marketing, Safety & Security, and Human Factors.

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Explore sustainable airport business models
Optimize performance and profitability
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Join us in our classroom-based training at Europe’s first 5-Star Airport and experience the Bavarian hub in action.

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Airport Management Courses 2026

Airport Management Training	Duration	Dates 2025	Costs *
ACI Passenger Experience Management	5 days	17-21 August 2026 (Istanbul, Turkey) 7-11 December 2026 (Munich, Germany)	see ACI website
Airport Business Game	2 days	on request	1.475 €
Airport Business Model	3 days	20-22 April 2026 17-19 August 2026	1.479 €
Aviation Foundation	3 days	20-24 April 2026 15-19 June 2026	2.485 €
Introduction to Airport Sustainability	2 days	30 Nov - 3 December 2026	1.490 €
Quality Management	3 days	8-10 June 2026 9-11 November 2026	1.790 €

*Costs are per person plus VAT and include attendance fee, food and beverages during the training date.

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ACI Passenger Experience Management

Target group

Executive and Senior Managers
Passenger Experience Managers and Supervisors
Customer Relations Managers and Supervisors
Quality Assurance Managers and Supervisors
Project Managers and Supervisors

About this course

This course provides in-depth training on passenger experience management (PXM) and its implementation in an airport setting. It focuses on the essential elements for successful PXM integration and aligns PXM with organisational strategy for seamless integration into the airport's operational framework.

Course content covers:

PXM best practices at Munich Airport and other world leading airports
PXM and Brand Management
PXM and Human Resource Management / Corporate Culture
PXM and the digital perspective
PXM and innovation / trends
Measurement of Customer Experience, PXM targets & Market research
PXM Tools: Passenger Journey and Service Design, Passenger Segmentation and Personae
Audit System, Action Plan / Roadmap, Integration / Change Management (Case study)

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Airport Business Game

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Target group

This training is open to companies in the aviation industry and other relevant sectors, particularly staff in charge of:

Project planning and execution
Operational scheduling and forecasting
Business development and management

About this course

This Airport Business Game training is set up as simulation exercise in board game format.

The game participants practice “learning by doing” and engage into decision-making strategies and solving real-life scenarios. The aim of this team game is to practice how to optimize daily operation and business workflows, while maintaining service efficiency and quality.

Test and verify various approaches and its consequences by performing set of tasks, assignments and projects in realistic airport business setting.

The game themes can be customized to specific needs, yet generally include content related to:

Aviation processes and know-how,
Change Management,
Resource efficiency and planning,
Digitalization and Customer Relations.

Besides practical benefits, it creates incomparable team building opportunities.

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Airport Business Model

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Target group

The training is open to aviation professionals and industry newcomers working at various functions, mainly:

Commercial Specialists and Managers
Finance Specialists and Managers
Revenue Management Specialist and Managers
Strategic Planners
Business Development Managers
Sales and Marketing Managers

About this course

By exploring sustainable business models and revising these against current, post-pandemic industry challenges, this Airport Management program aims at enabling course participants to make their airport crisis-proof and optimize performance. The audience is introduced to more complex topics gradually. Thus they can fully understand the big picture, different factors and interdependencies operating within the airport ecosystem.

Course content covers:

Airport economics
Performance indicators
Strategic business planning
Relationship with airlines
Environmental impact of the industry.

Practical examples explain the structure of airport revenues and costs, linking these with airport development and operational context. The attained knowledge can be implemented in practice during a dedicated business case exercise, so the course attendees can make informed business decisions in order to optimize their airport performance and profitability.

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Aviation Foundation

Target group

This training is open to aviation industry newcomers as well as existing airport staff, especially those from non-operational departments, who are looking for a structured overview of the complex airport system and getting a big picture of the industry.

About this course

Benefit from management best practices and first-hand examples from Munich Airport´s long-standing experience. This course will provide participants with an comprehensive overview of the aviation system with airport business principles, key operational aspects, infrastructure and regulations.

Course content covers:

Systemic view and regualatory framework
Airport Operations, Safety & Security
Aviation market, industry and airlines business
Airport Business Models and Success Factors
Aviation and Non-Aviation Revenues
Environmental Challenges

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Introduction to Airport Sustainability

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Target group

This course targets a broad audience within the aviation industry who are either new to sustainability topics or aim to enhance their understanding of sustainability management.

New and existing airport staff interested in sustainability
Airport Operations staff
Environment Protection and Sustainability Management personnel
Corporate Strategy and Planning, HR Management
Social Engagement and External Relations
Airport Managers and leadership functions
Civil Aviation Authority staff

About this course

The course equips participants with essential knowledge on airport sustainability and associated best practices. Its aim is to aid airports in implementing a sustainable business model across the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability. The methodology of this course is based on recommendations formulated in ACI’s Sustainability Strategy for Airports as well as a wide range of practical examples and initiatives taken by Munich Airport.

Course content covers:

What is Sustainability and Sustainable Development
Sustainability Context - Global Stakeholders, Key Institutions and Standards
Critical View on Airports and Aviation
ACI Strategy & Munich Airport (MUC) Sustainability Strategy
Sustainability Initiatives at MUC
Continuous Improvement and Future Outlook

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Quality Management

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Target group

Airport Operations Managers, who supervise SLAs and KPIs
Airport Quality Managers
Airport Service Quality Directors

About this course

This training equips participants with a basic understanding of quality management in the aviation industry. It emphasises the specific requirements and challenges faced by airports and gives an insight into best practices and strategies to improve the quality and efficiency of airport operations.

Course content covers: