The Air Transport System
Published on 1. June 2008
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-4200-7212-9 (ISBN)
Description
Major operational elements of the world air transport system are examined in this important book, which provides an invaluable single information source to managers in all air transport sectors. Initial chapters consider route structure options in terms of operational impacts and describe the context and boundaries of the industry - the natural, regulatory and operational environments. These introduce `systems' perspectives that integrate the content of further chapters, examining aircraft, airlines, airports and airspace issues. Finally, the challenge of ensuring symbiosis of all elements of the changing scene and the scope for developing strategies that will suit a balance of all stakeholder requirements are considered in depth.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4200-7212-9 (9781420072129)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
PART 1 SYSTEM OBJECTIVES AND ENVIRONMENTS
More than one answer?
Introduction: breadth of thinking. A simple system. Choosing a system solution. Service configurations within the real world. Elements of the air-transport system. Future trends.
The natural environment
Introduction. The Earth as a habitat. The Earth: physical issues affecting demand. The shape of demand. Demand forecasting. The reliability of forecasts. The Earth: atmosphere.
The regulatory environment
Introduction. The breadth of regulation. National authorities. Service properties. Safety regulation. Security regulations. Environmental regulations.
Operational environment
Introduction. Evolution. Communication, navigation and surveillance (CNS) systems. The airborne elements. Future trends.
PART 2 SYSTEM ELEMENTS
Aircraft
Introduction. Costs. Compatibility with the operational infrastructure. Direct and indirect operating costs. Balancing efficiency and effectiveness. Effectiveness. The manufacturer's overall remit.
Airlines
Introduction. Setting up an airline. Modern airline objectives. Route selection and development. Airline fleet planning. Annual utilisation and aircraft size. Seating arrangements. Indirect operating costs. Aircraft - buy or lease. Revenue generation. Computerised reservation systems. Yield management. Integrating service quality into the revenue-generation process. Marketing the seats. Airline scheduling. Evaluating success.
Airports
Introduction. Setting up an airport. Airport demand. Airport siting. Runway characteristics. Runway capacity. Runway pavement strength. The manoeuvring area. Aprons. Passenger terminals. Airport demand, capacity and delay.
Airspace management
Introduction. Setting up an air-navigation service provider (ANSP) business. Categories of airspace. Separation minima. Airspace sectors. Capacity, demand and delay. A brief chronology of ATC system evolution. Aerodrome ATC equipment and operation. ICAO future air navigation systems (FANS). Air-navigation service providers (ANSPs) as businesses.
PART 3 COPING WITH THE FUTURE
Coping with change - in the environments
Introduction. Natural environment. Regulatory environment. Operational environment. Environmental accountability. Effects on the business.
Coping with change - the manufacturer's challenge
Introduction. Financial viability. Statutory compliance. Efficiency. Effectiveness.
Coping with change - the airline's challenge
Introduction. Financial viability. Statutory compliance. Efficiency. Effectiveness (attaining service-quality criteria).
Coping with change - the airport's challenge
Introduction. Financial viability. Statutory compliance. Efficiency. Effectiveness.
Coping with change - the airspace challenge
Introduction. Financial viability. Statutory compliance. Efficiency. Effectiveness.
Systemic processes - the way ahead
Introduction. Air-transport education and research. System solutions. Route structures. System attributes. The case for more widespread systematic thinking.
Bibliography
More than one answer?
Introduction: breadth of thinking. A simple system. Choosing a system solution. Service configurations within the real world. Elements of the air-transport system. Future trends.
The natural environment
Introduction. The Earth as a habitat. The Earth: physical issues affecting demand. The shape of demand. Demand forecasting. The reliability of forecasts. The Earth: atmosphere.
The regulatory environment
Introduction. The breadth of regulation. National authorities. Service properties. Safety regulation. Security regulations. Environmental regulations.
Operational environment
Introduction. Evolution. Communication, navigation and surveillance (CNS) systems. The airborne elements. Future trends.
PART 2 SYSTEM ELEMENTS
Aircraft
Introduction. Costs. Compatibility with the operational infrastructure. Direct and indirect operating costs. Balancing efficiency and effectiveness. Effectiveness. The manufacturer's overall remit.
Airlines
Introduction. Setting up an airline. Modern airline objectives. Route selection and development. Airline fleet planning. Annual utilisation and aircraft size. Seating arrangements. Indirect operating costs. Aircraft - buy or lease. Revenue generation. Computerised reservation systems. Yield management. Integrating service quality into the revenue-generation process. Marketing the seats. Airline scheduling. Evaluating success.
Airports
Introduction. Setting up an airport. Airport demand. Airport siting. Runway characteristics. Runway capacity. Runway pavement strength. The manoeuvring area. Aprons. Passenger terminals. Airport demand, capacity and delay.
Airspace management
Introduction. Setting up an air-navigation service provider (ANSP) business. Categories of airspace. Separation minima. Airspace sectors. Capacity, demand and delay. A brief chronology of ATC system evolution. Aerodrome ATC equipment and operation. ICAO future air navigation systems (FANS). Air-navigation service providers (ANSPs) as businesses.
PART 3 COPING WITH THE FUTURE
Coping with change - in the environments
Introduction. Natural environment. Regulatory environment. Operational environment. Environmental accountability. Effects on the business.
Coping with change - the manufacturer's challenge
Introduction. Financial viability. Statutory compliance. Efficiency. Effectiveness.
Coping with change - the airline's challenge
Introduction. Financial viability. Statutory compliance. Efficiency. Effectiveness (attaining service-quality criteria).
Coping with change - the airport's challenge
Introduction. Financial viability. Statutory compliance. Efficiency. Effectiveness.
Coping with change - the airspace challenge
Introduction. Financial viability. Statutory compliance. Efficiency. Effectiveness.
Systemic processes - the way ahead
Introduction. Air-transport education and research. System solutions. Route structures. System attributes. The case for more widespread systematic thinking.
Bibliography