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Next Era of Aviation with Phillip A. Washington

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Willie Walker(Host of the Walker Webcast and business analyst…)•Willy Walker(Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, commercial…)•Washington(Guest)•Phillip A. Washington(Guest)

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Executive Summary

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Economic Engine for Colorado Aggressive Growth and Expansion Strategy

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Concerns Raised

Ensuring airport facilities and infrastructure can keep pace with rapid passenger growth.
The capacity of Peña Boulevard, the primary access road, to handle traffic to a 100M+ passenger airport.
Maintaining operational safety and security across a vast 53-square-mile campus with 36 miles of perimeter fencing.

Opportunities Identified

Becoming the busiest airport in the world by surpassing 105 million annual passengers.
Leveraging its vast land holdings for new development, including cargo, logistics, and a new energy industry.
Achieving energy independence, which would be a world-first for an airport and create a new regional industry.
Expanding international routes, with a specific focus on establishing direct flights to Africa.

Key Themes

Research Findings12

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the largest employer in the state of Colorado.

Denver International Airport (DEN) accounts for 10% of Colorado's annual GDP.

Denver International Airport (DEN) aims to reach 100 million annual passengers by 2030, or potentially sooner.

Last year, Denver International Airport received its highest-ever credit ratings from all three major credit rating agencies.

Denver International Airport has built and opened 39 new gates in the last five years.

Denver International Airport forecasts passenger volume to reach 120 million annually by 2045.

Denver International Airport's long-term expansion plan includes a new terminal processing facility and four new walkable concourses with 25 gates each.

Denver International Airport's annual revenues are approximately $1.2 to $1.3 billion.

Denver International Airport has a 10-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgeted at approximately $12 billion.

The estimated cost to build a new runway at Denver International Airport is between $700 million and $1 billion.

The Denver Airport Authority is the largest employer in the state of Colorado.

Denver International Airport (DEN) accounts for 10% of Colorado's annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Topics

Airport Operations Denver International Airport (DEN)Infrastructure Investment Economic Development Colorado Economy Passenger Growth Capital Improvement Program (CIP)Aviation Transportation Logistics Energy Independence Sustainability Airport Security Airline Operations Public Finance

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Next Era of Aviation with Phillip A. Washington

Continue your research

Concerns Raised

Opportunities Identified

Key Themes

Economic Engine for Colorado

Aggressive Growth and Expansion Strategy

Operational Excellence and Efficiency

Strategic Asset Management and Innovation

Financial Self-Sufficiency and Strength

Research Findings12

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