Amongst other things, the 20th century can be seen as having been the century of aviation. Progress in the aviation industry can be measured through the evolution of aircraft, their performance, cargo volume and the number of passengers. / In the shadow of such progress, one of the main characteristics to have developed is that of the modern airport, which has moved from a simple runway to a veritable enterprise with an identity of its own. It is also linked to other related sectors such as airlines companies and States, which still have a strong involvement in airports. / The following study will focus on this modern airport as an individual entity, with a legal personality of its own developing its hopes and its fears.

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