airportSA offers airport operators, investors, lenders and regulators a holistic, strategic and tactically driven range of advisory services. We specialize in enhancing airport financial performance through a wide spectrum of services provided by our 125+ airport specialists.
Our diverse team has an extensive background in airport site management and project delivery. We provide a practical perspective based on real-world experience. Chances are we have been in your shoes, so we not only understand the challenges you are facing, we have a track record of success in implementing solutions.
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Managing Partners
25+
Project Director & Managers
125+
Industry Experts
20+
Languages Spoken
30+
Resident Countries
Our Project Managers and Industry Experts speak more than 20 languages and they are resident in over 30 countries spanning six continents around the globe. Collectively, we provide strategic leadership, project management and industry expertise for the full life-cycle of transport infrastructure investment and operations.
Advisory & Professional Services
Our highly experienced team of Project Managers and international network of industry professionals have an extensive track record of success in challenging and dynamic project and operational environments.
Strategy & Management
Corporate Strategy Development, Organization and Management Reviews, Performance Benchmarking - Financial, Commercial, Operational, Executive Search and Recruitment, Compensation Surveys and Reviews
Airport Planning & Sustainability
Master Planning, Land Use Planning, Climate Adaptation Planning, Airport Resilience Planning, Carbon Reduction and Accreditation
Financial Analysis
Advanced Financial Modeling, Financial Feasibility and Affordability Assessments, Fees and Charges Benchmarking, Airline/Tenant Negotiations Support, Aviation Demand and Traffic Forecasts, Economic Impact Assessments
Transaction Support
Transaction Due Diligence and Project Management for M&As and PPPs, PPP Concession Agreement Review and Analysis, Consortium Generation and Partner Identification, Investment Target Identification, Search Mandates and Tracking
Commercial & Concessions
Non-Aeronautical Revenue Strategy and Tactical Implementation Plans, Airport Property Development and Leasing Programs, RFP Development and Tender Support for Business Partner Acquisitions, Car Parking and Ground Transportation Strategy, Analysis and Feasibility, Marketing and Promotion Support
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What our clients have to say
Oscar Delgado
Airport Project Manager — Odinsa S.A.
I have known the Modalis team for a long time and have worked with many of their partners in different projects in different countries. The Modalis structure and business model, together with their expertise and knowledge of different areas of the airport business allow for the flexibility required in the projects that I have worked on with them and their team.
Bogota, Colombia
Jose A. Álvarez
Senior Project Manager (past) — Ferrovial Airports
Modalis is doing a remarkable job as part of the [New York - JFK] New Terminal One [NTO] Team supporting the Development of the Concept of Operations [ConOps]. The variety of worldwide expertise on different areas has been unvaluable to improve the program. I´m confident we will continue working with Modalis in the years to come.
Madrid, Spain
Balazs Bogatsz
Chief Commercial Officer — Calgary Airport Authority
I wanted to extend my sincere gratitude for your invaluable support in summarizing our commercial strategy. Your insights and benchmark overview truly impressed the board members—they were captivated by the depth of analysis and clarity you provided. The concise report was highly appreciated, not only for its precision but also for the clear understanding it conveyed on how YYC will develop its commercial areas. Your expertise and structured approach made a significant impact, and I am grateful for the collaboration.
Calgary, Canada
Elizabeth Brown
CBX Chief Commercial Officer (past) — CBX Cross-Border Terminal, Otay Tijuana Venture LLC
Modalis ... took on the challenge to develop a 20-year strategic outlook [for CBX], to assist ownership in understanding the future growth and maximizing ... revenue potential. Modalis amassed a team of professional experts [with] in depth knowledge of the airport industry, architectural design, land and commercial development. The Modalis team embraced this project with creativity, insight and experience to assist CBX in reaching its full potential.
San Diego, United States
Katsushi Ueda
Assistant to the GM, Transport & Infrastructure Business — Marubeni Corporation
The Modalis team has an in-depth knowledge of the global airport industry and an impressive professional network which gives them the ability to deliver up-to-date market intelligence. Modalis has introduced Marubeni to numerous quality airport opportunities through high level and relevant counterparts, opening the door to potential consortium participation and asset investment.
Tokyo, Japan
Alessandro Boninsegna
Managing Director — Tiger Infrastructure Partners
Tiger Infrastructure Partners engaged Modalis as advisors on a potential airport acquisition in Western Europe. Throughout the process, they understood our investment objectives very well and helped us in our assessment of various options and scenarios. We were very pleased with their thorough and professional approach and would consider using them again on another project.
New York, United States
Sidharath Kapur
President (past) — GMR Airports Ltd.
It was a pleasure to work with Modalis team and use their networking, knowledge and expertise in the Airport Business Development. Their Professional networking and ability to deliver up-to-date market intelligence has been very useful in opening new horizons for growth and development in the airport space. We look forward to their continued support in our future projects.
Delhi, India
Fernando Carrandi
Vice President - Airports (past) — Agunsa S.A.
We have been working closely together with Modalis for a while now, we also know the partners and associates for many years. Modalis work and cooperation has proven very valuable in our field of management and operation of Public Private Partnerships for Airports.
Santiago, Chile
Michael Kelly
General Manager - Land Development (past) — Lethbridge Airport, City of Lethbridge
After taking over the ownership of the Lethbridge Airport, The City of Lethbridge was not sure if we were getting the best bang for the buck with the airport operation. The Modalis team review sharpened the airport operations and developed a solid business plan to maximize the growth potential of the Lethbridge Airport.
Lethbridge, Canada