Abstract Imagine a world without automobiles, trains, airplanes, water transportation such as ships, or pipelines. Without these five different modes of transportation life would be different. These modes of transportation make life enjoyable as they make it possible to have the quality of life that most people enjoy. The economy of many countries can be tracked with the methods of transportations determining how wealthy a country may be. "The fact that transportation represents 3.3 percent of our national income understates the importance of that sector to our economy and our well-being" (Moore 2001). The role of transportation over the years and the costs of transportation play a vital role in the lives of people today.
Abstract Since the hijackings of September 11, there has been a great deal of controversy involving the arming of airline pilots. Whether or not this is a good idea is the topic of this paper.
Abstract This paper reviews the current situation in the airline industry. Due to September 11th attacks, the airline industry was hit the hardest as tens of thousands of workers lost their jobs and the airlines were forced to cut their flight schedules.
Abstract A book review of Hixson's "Charles A. Lindbergh: Lone Eagle" which covers the famous flight and the Lindbergh kidnapping. Hixson focuses on the broadest implications of Lindbergh as cultural icon and historical artifact.
Abstract Specific examples are given and discussed briefly. The theme is that the development of aircraft as a whole is one of the most important developments of the twentieth century and its effects are so far reaching as to be second only to the development of the computer.
Abstract This paper will discuss the Australian Air Pilots Dispute and seek to find, through the Dunlop Industrial Relations Systems, how the pilots reacted to the Airlines that sought to control the number of hours they could fly in a given time. By analyzing these aspects of this system of relations, we can see how it was effective, yet had a limitation upon the men who took part in it. Also, the two differing sides of the dispute are presented and their claims made.
Abstract This paper presents a detailed examination of the American Airline Flight 587 crash in New York. The writer explores the way the public was handled following the crash, including the press releases aimed at the public's concern.
From the Paper "It had only been two months since the tragic events of 9-11 when the World Trade Centers went down. The nation was just beginning to heal and children were no longer looking nervously to the sky every time there was a low flying plane overhead. The nation was finally beginning to relax again when it happened. American Airlines flight #587 slammed into the city of New York."
Abstract The paper reviews, addresses, and contests the current environment, while providing guidance to Delta Airline managers on formulating a marketing strategy. It provides a SWOT analysis and, thereafter, presents the marketing strategy as laid out to improve the company's performance.
From the Paper "Transformation is continuous in the corporate travel industry. Lately, the speed of transformation, as well as its depth, has accelerated, and the corporate travel industry has seen spectacular changes. One of the major players in the corporate travel industry, the airlines, has been purposeful in acknowledging these transformations (Department of State, 2000). Paradoxically, a lot of these transformations took place when the airlines altered the traditional ways of doing business devoid of warning. The consequence of these constant transformations, the worth of the deep-rooted partnership amid corporations and airlines has reduced, as a result the profits have also come tumbling down. Airlines need to focus on their marketing strategy to augment their profits."
Abstract This paper looks at the development of the aviation industry from Leonardo da Vinci's sketches of fantastic flying machines to the Concorde flights. It looks at how the September 11, 2001, attack seriously impacted the airline and the tourism industries when the airplane was used as a tool to inflict damage and destruction on civilization intentionally and with great malice. It describes the emotional and financial effects on the aviation industry from production to security.
From the Paper "Reduced passenger volume on planes has seriously affected all dependent industries like the hospitality industry and the aircraft manufacture and servicing industry. Many small towns in America were seriously impacted when their main industry, aircraft manufacturing had to lay off workers. This was observed in Wichita, Kansas where bulk of aircraft industries was located. The town lost 14,000 jobs as a result of September 11 and the town lost billions in revenue and affected the city and town governments in the region. Cessna, an airplane manufacturer in Kansas was the last to announce layoffs and tried to hold on to its employees for as long as possible. Further cutting down of aircraft demand eventually forced the company to layoff workers."
Abstract This paper begins by examining Invision's mission statement, vision, and value. It then provides an analysis of the company's competitive positioning and suggests ways in which Invision might maintain its position as leader in the field. Finally, the paper identifies the generic/brand strategies used by the company to promote its products.
From the Paper "Invision has established itself as a leader in this industry. The company has been able to maintain the competitive advantage by researching and developing advanced computed technology products that have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. The certification that the company has received has allowed their products to be installed in airports and public buildings around the world. In addition, the certifications have set the company apart from the competition and set a benchmarking standard that other companies in the industry must follow."
Tags: Computed, Tomography, Federal, Aviation, Administration, L-3, OSI
Abstract This paper provides an overview of how Jet Blue Airways exists in the current aviation market. The paper explains its marketing strategy, its customer service policy, and the technological advantages it possesses over its competitors.
From the Paper "With the turn of the century, the situation in the world commercial travel market has been steadily declining for the airlines. The airlines are making less profit and the passengers are also traveling much less. This has affected the airlines, as they still have to meet the high costs of repaying the purchase costs of the planes and the lease costs at the airports. Along with that they also have to meet a high cost for the labor contracts. During the period of 1990-2000, the wages had been rising at a high rate, faster than the rise in air travel rates. Thus the growth in expense for the airlines was faster than the rise in fares and most of the world's airlines are deep in the red and are approaching bankruptcy-seeking protection. On top of all these woes, the events of 9/11 have added to their problems."
Abstract This paper critiques two air cargo related articles, "Best and the Brightest" by William DeCota, and "U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approves Telair International Blast-Resistant Baggage Container" by Teleflex Incorporated. It looks at how the first article argues that containers have helped the air cargo industry grow, and the second article discusses new container technology. It explores how, although the aviation industry is very well-known for transporting people, the air cargo service is becoming more attractive to shippers as aircraft's capacity, frequency of lifts, handling facilities, and number of service locations increases.
From the Paper "Containerization protected the cargo on both the ground and while in flight from things like shift damage, theft, and weather. But, because containers put the entire cargo in one centralized canister, containerization actually made it easier for thieves to steal an entire cargo as opposed to if the shipment were split and most container damage occurs because of overcrowded conditions that force cargo to be stacked above recommended heights or re-positioned frequently. Nonetheless, the industry has been able to standardize air cargo and from the invention of containers the cargo industry has grown."
Abstract This paper explains that, with a dominant position at London's Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, BA enjoys a powerful franchise; but BA's cost-cutting, downsizing strategy has caused it to lose its leadership position in both the European and global markets. The author points out that the two segments of the market important to BA, transatlantic flights and business travel, have been particularly hit; compounding the problem is that British Airway's most important partner in the One World alliance of carriers, American Airlines, is in deep trouble. The paper states that BA's response to competition from Ryanair has been poor because, despite projections that the low-cost carriers were expected to grow by thirty percent a year, BA sold its no-frills carrier, Go, in 2001 and put its marketing budget behind winning premium class passengers.
Table of Contents
Changes in the Business Environment
The Operations of BA, Air France and Ryanair
BA Marketing strategies (Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning)
Marketing Mix Comparison: BA, Air France and Ryanair
Change in Critical Success Factors for BA
BA's Response to Ryanair
From the Paper "With triple the costs of Ryanair, BA had relied on premium business travelers and transatlantic flights to absorb its expensive operations. And, it had not encountered meaningful competition from no-frills airlines. Therefore, the real critical factors for BA's success were first-rate service and ample capacity across a large portfolio of destinations. As the market turned south because of a variety of issues such as economic recession, disease and terrorism, BA was ill prepared to readily streamline its operations and change its marketing strategy."
Abstract This paper examines how becoming a pilot or navigator is one of the most competitive challenges anyone can pursue and how it requires early planning and excellence in math, science, health, and behavior. It explores the need for the military to select people with a specific personality, behaviour, and skills and how, therefore, there is a need for selection programs. In particular, it attempts to evaluate whether there is a 'pilot personality' specified by the military that is supported by scientific data.
Outline
Introduction
History of Pilot Personality Studies
Military Pilot Personality Research Methods
Research Results / Findings
The Military Perspective
Conclusion
From the Paper "The latest research concentrates on factors beyond cognitive ability and psychomotor skills and does not compare different groups of the population. These studies focus on military flying personnel and examine factors like motivational problems and anxiety. "Personality measures were chosen on the basis of anecdotal evidence and from clinical experience with operational pilots"(Siem, F. M., 1992). The five examined characteristics are divided in "socially desirable characteristics" like self-confidence, mental flexibility and "social undesirable characteristics" like hostility, depression and mania (Siem, F. M., 1992). This examination was accomplished with a paper-and-pencil test filled out by the candidates."
Abstract This paper examines how building teams and working in a team is important in specialized environments such as aviation and how one instructional strategy for training aviation teams is the Crew Resource Management (CRM), which has been practiced for more than a dozen years by aviation organizations. It provides the historical approach and the philosophy behind CRM, followed by a description of the variety of CRM training and today's CRM training methods.
Outline
Introduction
The Way to Crew Resource Management
The Philosophy of CRM
The Variety of CRM Training
CRM Training Methods
CRM Program Results
Future Focus on CRM
From the Paper "The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) specifies (FAA AC 120-51a; 1991) three phases of CRM training: awareness, practice and feedback, and assessment of specific skills. This shows that behavioral skill practice and feedback in addition to the behavioral basis has become an important part in CRM training (Baker D., et al., 1993).
Existing programs are conducted in three different ways like pure lectures in classrooms, trainee participation through role-play practice or by a realistic flight in a full-mission simulator."
