Say Versus Do: Analysis of Fitch Ratings and Bond Grades for a Regional Airport

Stephen A. LeMay, Kalee Burns and Richard R. Hawkins

Transportation Journal, 2016, vol. 55, issue 3, 315-329

Abstract: In this short article, we examine the airport bond rating system by Fitch Ratings, including what Fitch documents “say” are important versus the level of analysis that is actually “done.” One thing that is apparently not done is construction of a travel model for measuring competition between airports. We do this for the Pensacola, Florida, airport. Results indicate the Fort Walton Beach facility is the largest threat and the staff at Fitch Ratings have, to some degree, focused on the wrong airport. We also found that, while ratings affect interest rates, the relationship to risk is less clear.

Date: 2016
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