Abstract
The paper examines Aircraft Appliances and Equipment Limited or AAE, a competitor in the lucrative aircraft parts and service aftermarket industry. The paper relates that the company concentrates on manufacturing fuel filtration systems for both aircraft and ships, offering a host of repair and overhaul services for existing parts and systems, and the manufacture and repair of tachometer generators. The paper describes the company that was founded in 1949 and is currently a recognized government contractor with a corporate structure led by a combined President and CEO position. The paper relates that the AAE believes that sourcing, hiring and retaining strong talent is a central component of its success strategy. The paper asserts that the company does a good job of ensuring the considerations of all of its stakeholders are integrated into its forward strategy.

From the Paper
"Aircraft Appliances and Equipment Limited or AAE is a competitor in the lucrative aircraft parts and service aftermarket industry. The company concentrates on manufacturing fuel filtration systems for both aircraft and ships, offering a host of repair and overhaul services for existing parts and systems, and the manufacture and repair of tachometer generators. The company was founded in 1949 and is currently a recognized government contractor with a corporate structure led by a combined President and CEO position. The largest competitors in the aftermarket..."

Tags:aircraft, parts, manufacturer

Abstract
This paper analyzes two very similar Marine Corps aircraft: the V-22 osprey and the F-35B. The paper discusses how the most compelling similarity between these two planes is that they both use vertical lift to either let the planes hover over a particular spot, or lift from a isolated area that is too small for a conventional aircraft to take off from. However, the paper explains that the use of rotor blade technology for the V-22 is far different from the F-35 turbine engines that provide airlift through fans built within its engine.

Tags:aircraft, military, marine

Abstract
This paper is a literature review on studies that have been done on standard safety measures in commercial aircraft. The paper also discusses new and revolutionary measures that have been researched and added on to pre-existing safety equipments, such as seatbelts, to ensure optimal safety measures.

From the Paper
"Aircraft safety has become increasingly important during the last few decades. An increase in commercial flight accidents have for example also brought to light the need for better aircraft safety measures. For this reason, several studies have been conducted, with the result of new safety measures being implemented for commercial aircraft. Standard safety measures such as seatbelts and structure have been supplemented by revolutionary measures to ensure the safety of passengers and crew alike."

Tags:commercial aircraft, design, aircraft industry

Abstract
The paper examines the implications for a U.S. naval strategy that would arise from the development of a Chinese aircraft carrier over the course of the next ten or twenty years. The paper shows how obviously, the development of such a powerful naval platform would have far-reaching strategic implications for China, its immediate neighbors, as well as the United States.

From the Paper
"There has been increased speculation in recent years that the Chinese government will begin the earnest development of an aircraft carrier fleet for use throughout the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. Obviously the development of such a powerful naval platform would have far-reaching strategic implications for China, its immediate neighbors, as well as the United States. If the Chinese government is successful in producing a viable aircraft carrier--or perhaps a fleet of them--it is important that the United States in particular consider how such a development would..."

Tags:china, aircraft, carrier

Abstract
The paper relates that the civilian aircraft industry, in spite of its sheer domination by only two major competitors, Boeing and Airbus, is a hugely competitive industry with billions of dollars at stake annually. The paper reveals that Airbus alone experienced revenues in 2004/2005 of E22.3b while Boeing, for the same period, took in 55% of the total market value of passenger jet orders.

From the Paper
"The civilian aircraft industry, in spite of its sheer domination by only two major competitors, Boeing and Airbus, is a hugely competitive industry with billions of dollars at stake annually. Airbus alone experienced revenues in 2004/2005 of E22.3b while Boeing, for the same period, took in 55% of the total market value of passenger jet orders ("Airbus" pars.5-12). The increasingly open and fractured market across the European Union (EU) has also created a raft of opportunities for both these aircraft manufacturers to capitalize on. However, because of the market..."

Tags:eu, aircraft, industry

Abstract
This paper discusses how weather conditions have often been a contributing factor in fatal aircraft crashes, especially in private and civil transport aviation. The paper explains that this is because some of these pilots have not acquired sufficient practical or IFR experience to overcome the challenges imposed by overcast weather conditions in elevated terrain, or by intense fog on a landing approach. The paper stresses that this is especially when flying at night, when darkness can exacerbate these challenges. The paper illustrates how tragically, some pilots tend to underestimate the difficulties low ceilings or adverse weather systems can impose, or they overestimate their piloting skills.

Tags:fatal, aircraft, crashes

Abstract
This paper examines the many weather conditions that can precipitate an aircraft accident, such as windshear, thunderstorms, haze and more. Each of these conditions is explained in detail.

From the Paper
"Weather conditions influence the incidence of aircraft accidents in a number of ways. Aircraft can become directly impacted by weather when they are struck by lightning in storms blown off course, incur malfunctions due to the icing up of engine parts and wings or are bounced about in the air by turbulence. Wind shear and convective hazards can draw a plane off course where it can collide with another aircraft. Hailstorms can damage an aircraft's shell, thus altering its aerodynamic properties..."

Tags:aircraft, airliner, airplane, weather, accident, crash, environmental conditions, storm, thunderstorm, downdraft, microburst, hail, haze, tornado, convection, lightning, windshear, icing, precipitation, St. Elmo's Fire, water ingestion, altimeter interfer

Abstract
This paper examines the history of composite materials in the aircraft industry, their uses, the benefits and downsides of their us, and their future applications.

Tags:URBAN STUDIES / TRANSPORTATION, composite aircraft materials

Abstract
This paper presents background information on the history of the aircraft industry and then takes a look at how the industry differs in various countries. The paper looks at the competition between countries in the aircraft industry and looks at why trade in the aircraft industry between countries is beneficial. The paper also examines different aircraft industry companies and the importance of a strong aeronautics industry from both a defense and economic perspective.

Table of Contents
Early History
Post World War II
Discussion Reasons for Advantages in Trade
Differences in Technology
Differences in Resource Endowments
Why is a Balance Trade So Important?
Building Weapons for the Aircraft War - Mergers and Governmental
Support
Other Non Domestic Competition
The Open Market/Future Competitors?
The Whole Story behind Large Commercial Aircraft Issues
The Bilateral Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Conclusion

From the Paper
" When the United States was drawn into World War II, the U.S. had no choice but to help its European allies. Because of its physical isolation from the fighting itself, the U.S. found that it's greatest strength in winning the war was its ability to manufacture the weapons of war for itself and its allies in massive quantities. German occupied France and any war related manufacturing was co-opted by the Axis. England was under constant bombardment, which interfered with the import of raw materials for manufacturing as well as the process itself. Long before "D" Day, the U.S. began to ramp up its manufacturing abilities to supply weapons, aircraft and ships for the on-going war."

Tags:barriers, manufacturing, goods, tariffs, imported, producers, domestic, England, France

Abstract
This paper looks at the two main objectives of aircraft recovery- clearing of the operational areas and reducing the costs of further repairs. The equipment used in recovery situations is also detailed. Emirate Airlines is used as a case study due to its aircraft recovery operational plan. The author's research aim is to determine whether adequate measures for the recovery of the airbus A380 are in place. The author uses the following methodology in his research: qualitative research, collection of documentary evidence and interviews and finally formulation of trends based on research methods.

Table of Contents:
Background
Objectives of Aircraft Recovery
Means of Aircraft Recovery
Emirates and Aircraft Recovery
Significance of the Research
Research Aims and Objectives
Methodology
Study Design
Data Collection
Data Analysis

From the Paper
"There are two main objectives to recovering operational aircraft. The first of these is that the aircraft needs to be removed from operational areas as quickly as possible. This is required so that costs and delays associated with closure of operational areas may be minimized (Yu et al., 2003). Although there may be short-term means of substituting for the flight, such as use of another company's aircraft (Malucelli et al., 2006), the removal of the craft is still necessary in a timely manner given the tight resources which usually prevail in airport operations. The second objective is to remove the aircraft with minimal extra damage. This not only reduces the costs of further repairs to the aircraft, but may also facilitate discovery of the reasons behind the aircraft failure.
"There are many different companies which currently produce equipment for use in aircraft recovery. These pieces of equipment are usually designed to either tow the craft or to lift the entire aircraft or part of the aircraft where damage prevents the use of the wheels."

Tags:Airlines, plane crash, airbus a380, emirate airlines