Barich, Inc.

Barich, Inc. as the primary research consultant conducted the necessary research, and production of the final synthesis report. To prepare this report, Barich, Inc. gathered research information through searching existing literature, preparing and sending surveys to airport operators and airlines, and conducting interviews with selected airport operators and airlines.

Barich, Inc. prepared this synthesis to help airport operators, airlines, and other interested parties gain an understanding of the progressive path of implementing common use. It serves as an introduction to the state of common use throughout the world and provides examples of how it is currently employed in the United States. The report identifies advantages and disadvantages of common use to airports and airlines, and touches on how common use affects the airline passenger. It also presents seven case studies of real-world experiences with common use. This synthesis presents the views of both airlines and airports so that a complete picture of the effects of common use can be determined.

The project was completed on time and within the budget set. The resulting synthesis was published August 2008, and is available as a resource on the Transportation Research Board website as ACRP Synthesis 8: Common Use Facilities and Equipment at Airports.