Abstract This paper looks at the B-2 Stealth Bomber program which is funded by Congress and supported by different administrations. The B-2 Bomber is noted for its use of stealth technology, which makes it virtually invisible to radar as a means of detecting its presence. It examines how critics have pointed out a number of flaws in this technology and in the entire program together with a report from the General Accounting Office in 1998 was especially critical and generated a response from the Air Force in an attempt to counter the critics. It shows how an evaluation of the project suggests that while the technology could be useful, it is not yet sufficiently developed to be utilized at the level the Air Force would like and the costs would support.
From the Paper "The B-2 bomber might be useful in certain situations, but the number that are already in operation could suffice for such operations. The Pentagon originally stated that it needed only 20 B-2s for all purposes, and it has more than that now. The manufacturer claims it can make the bombers less expensively, but this does not mean they are needed (Thompson 41). While high cost might be a consideration in determining whether such a system is needed or not, the primary rationales should be need and effectiveness. In the case of the B-2, not only is it expensive, it is also probably not needed and does not work as advertised in any case. Given that there is no evidence at all that the bombers can be fixed or that they will suddenly become needed, the program should be ended. Even if there were such evidence, the costs might not be justified by the small return that would be achieved."
Abstract Misplaced luggage is a significant problem in the airline industry. While there are companies in the industry providing a misplaced luggage delivery service, this paper shows that there exists an opportunity for Gate Safe to enter the market because these companies do not have the professionalism airlines require. The paper looks at the current marketing situation of the company, performs a SWOT analysis and then suggests action programs to assist the company in its future marketing campaigns. The paper includes tables.
From the Paper "The total number of consumers arriving at LAX is predicted to be about 30 million. This is based on 2000 and 2001 figures, both with total arrivals of just over 30 million (LAWA). The figure for lost luggage on airlines is around four per 1000 passengers. Based on this, the total number of lost luggage items at LAX can be expected to be about 120,000 per year. For the first year, Gate Safe is not expected to manage luggage delivery for all airlines. The prediction is that it will gain accounts that cover 10 percent of passengers. This means Gate Safe will deliver 12,000 luggage items in the first year."
Abstract Today, with every television news station, radio station, police department, traffic reporter, life-flight rescue and emergency units circling above, helicopter roter sounds have become an annoyance to the public. The paper shows that this has led to an increase in local restrictions and tighter certification standards, forcing manufacturers to seek new technology for sound abatement. The paper discusses the three noise categories and modern noise reduction technologies.
From the Paper "Helicopter noise reduction has become so important to rotorcraft manufacturers that competition has ignited advertising campaign wars with each claiming one or more of their models to be the quietest in the industry (Kernstock 1999). he competition is so great in many cases that many helicopters are ?within a tenth of a decibel of each other ? far below human hearing thresholds? (Kernstock 1999). This advent of low-noise technology has created two classifications of rotorcraft, the new quiet crafts that meet new regulations and the older noisy ones that continue to operate under grand-fathering clauses yet may be prevented from being introduced into new markets (Kernstock 1999). Moreover, as anti-noise regulations increase, the older grand-fathered craft could eventually become prohibited in many areas, causing serious consequences for many operators who cannot afford the newer models (Kernstock 1999)."
Abstract This paper explores how the airlines can benefit by on-line commerce i.e. e-business. To understand this well, the e-business strategies of British Airways and Lufthansa, the world's largest international airlines, are analyzed. The essay reveals how "e-tickets", "e-procurement" and "e-working" will lead to cost savings and how these will help the big airlines to compete with the low cost airlines. Furthermore, this essay also identifies the qualities needed for a quality e-commerce website.
From the Paper "Air travel is one of world's largest industries, which generates over $300 billion in revenues. More over it has an over all impact far in excess of its turn over, since it facilitates tourism, world trade, international investment, etc. further its importance can be easily under stood from the range of products it transports all over the world every single day. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, pharmaceuticals etc are only some of them. It is therefore central to the globalisation, which is taking place in many other industries. The increasing use of Internet and the rising disposable income with the people and the realisation of the economic benefits of tourism by the developing countries all contributed towards the rapid growth of this industry. It can be seen that after pornography airline ticket is the hottest selling commodity in the Internet. According to a research by "The Economist" the airline ticket sale over internet amounts $5 billion world-wide. (June 30 2001). So I am taking two big companies from this industry, British Airways and Lufthansa for this study. I am trying to analyse their market, their critical success factors and the values their websites provide to the end user."
Tags: booking, commerce, online, procurement, strategy, tickets, website, working
Abstract Airline safety has become a matter of national concern since the events of September 11th, 2001. Many factors, including airline safety standards, the lack of federal regulation checkpoints, and minimum- wage airline employees, all served to contribute to the tragedy. Addressing these issues indicates serious changes in the overall operations of public airlines and might include the introduction of federally- operated checkpoints.
Abstract It is the purpose of this paper to examine the history, implementation, governance, and future of Loran-C with special focus on its application to avionics.
Abstract The author discusses how NASA was created partly out of the need for new frontiers and partly out of fear that Soviets would become militarily superior to the United States after the launch of Skylab in 1957. The author describes some of its early struggles and credibility problems as NASA put a man on the moon before the end of the 1960s. The author explores how NASA survived the budget cuts and changing political climate of the 1970s by pushing forward, culminating in the launch of the Space Shuttle in 1981. The paper concludes in 1985 with NASA's plans for a manned space station and re-evaluation of its mission, key functions and tasks it will have to accomplish as we move into the 21st century.
Abstract This paper examines the future of civilian space flight in the wake of the Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986 and NASA's opposition to civilian flight.
Abstract This essay will argue for the influence of the aircraft carrier during World War II and discover why this form of Naval craft was so useful for strategic purposes for naval warfare. The elements of the ship's usage will be explained, along with an overview of how the ship was used to help win the Great War. By relating all of these factors, a better understanding of naval history will prove how it's invention was essential to the history of strategy on the seas. By studying some of tactics that the British, Japanese, and Americans used during the Second World War, a clear understanding of the aircraft carrier as a strategic weapon can be made.
Abstract This essay will discuss and analysis the problems facing North American aviation security and argue that both airlines and government are responsible for these issues since the problem is not singular in nature but affects many areas of human life, economic and political. In this sense, there have to be certain shared regulations that are mapped out and agreed upon if a real prevention is to be collectively agreed upon and instituted.
Abstract This paper examines and analyzes jargon used in military aviation in terms of the pros and cons of the jargon, how it has evolved, how one acquires jargon, whether additions are made frequently, and whether aspects of the jargon have been applied outside the organization.
Abstract This paper presents a discussion about the Comair strike from the perspective of the pilots. The author of this paper takes the reader on a journey through the strike and the issues surrounding the strike. It allows the reader to understand the problems as perceived from the standpoint of the pilots.
