The impact of non-aeronautical revenues on airport performance at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Abstract

The study analyzed the impact of non-aeronautical revenues on airport performance at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es salaam, Tanzania. The study used longitudinal design in which time series data from financial statements and integrated reports for the financial years 2017/18 to 2020/21 was undertaken. The Multiple linear regression models were employed in analyzing the contribution of non- aeronautical revenues on improving the airport facilities. Findings of the study demonstrated that, i) rental fees and car parking charges impacted positively the improvement of the airport facilities, ii) advertisement also positive and significantly contributed on the improvement of the airport facilities at Julius Nyerere International Airport. This implies that, JNIA can further increase its total revenues by expanding the scope of retail operations at the airports under its jurisdiction as additional sources of income. It is recommended that airport managements and other stakeholders responsible for airports’ infrastructure and transport to expand more use of NARVs sources so as to improve the service delivery for their passengers and gain more revenues for future financial stability.