16.4.4 Major System Changes
Major system changes at the airport are sources of risks. Some typical examples of such changes
include
• Airfield improvements: runway rehabilitation and extension, construction of new taxiway,
renovation of terminals
• Operation of a new large aircraft: B747-800, A380
• Changes to airport management: reorganization of Dept. of Operations, new Director at a
small airport
• Introduction of new snow control equipment
• Special events: Super Bowl, college football game, air show
• Introduction of new systems: new NAVAID, new IT system for work orders
• Development of new operational or administration procedures
• Financial priority adjustments
• Rapid airport growth: aircraft operations increases, passenger increases