Evolution of International Aviation

Reviews / Votes

Comments on this edition: 'This book is an excellent review of international commercial aviation past, present and future, with Dr Rhoades' observations for future commercial space transportation to excite the spirit. From the humble beginnings of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its efforts to provide a unified international air traffic system, to the growth of today's Mega-alliances responding to market forces and national governments, to the search for an open skies concept that calls for the liberalization of rules and regulations, I welcome you aboard. Please sit back, relax and enjoy your journey.' Captain V. Carl Thompson, Jr, Delta Air Lines (retired) and Auburn University, USA 'An exceptional book providing a comprehensive overview and critique of the exciting world of international aviation past, current and future. It is particularly pleasing to see the inclusion of commercial space in a book on international aviation. The use of chapter learning objectives and full references at the end of each chapter facilitates self-managing learning and engagement.' Siobhan Tiernan, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Ireland 'Anyone interested in the evolution of the air transport industry will benefit from reading this book, which discusses the challenges airlines face in their search for new markets in an increasingly global environment, and how airlines and aircraft manufacturers are working together to find solutions to help the air transport industry become more financially and environmentally sustainable.' Wilfred S. Manuela Jr., Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines Comments on previous edition: 'An exceptional book giving a first-rate insight into a wide array of international aviation issues. The reader takes off with the Wrights and navigates through the aviation landscape, past and present, right into the uncertain future. Dr Rhoades writes in a radiant style that makes the book a pleasure to read fo "In summary, both text books offer an interesting read in the everchanging aviation industry, complementing each other on their temporal focus and their insights into the airline business. Given the contrasting academic and business approaches, they also provide a very useful joint contribution to aviation knowledge and understanding."

Tim Ryley, Griffith Aviation, School of Natural Sciences, Griffith University, Australia (Reviewing Evolution of International Aviation & Designing Future-Oriented Airline Businesses)