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KLM and Air France Merger, 2004.
An analysis of the recent merger of the two major airlines, KLM and Air France.
3,756 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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This paper begins by suggesting that the formation of the European Union opened new opportunities for companies in the region to form bonds and expand their businesses. The paper looks at the effect the merger will have on airline ticket prices overall and the viability of the smaller, no-frills airlines. The writer also explores the effect on the market of the apparently contradictory actions of the EU commissioners at the time of the merger to assess the timing of the approval of the AirFrance/KLM merger and determine what the role of the regulatory bodies might have been in the final result for the air travel industry and its stakeholders.
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"With the merger of Air France and KLM, Europe's second and fourth largest carriers. Europe will be home to the world's largest airline in terms of revenue. Historically, mergers of this kind have benefited shareholders; they have not benefited many other stakeholders including employees and smaller competitors. (Kim and Singal, 1993) With an avowed intention to become the largest airline in the world, low-coast carrier Ryanair stands to be one of the smaller companies hurt by this merger, as does another no-frills airline, easyJet. The merger was approved by the commissioners of the European Union prior to the very recent and substantial changes made in the way such mergers are viewed and approved, or not. In addition, the merger was approved on the heels of an Air France complaint about tax usage in indirect support of Ryanair's hub at Charleroi Airport, serving Brussels."
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Aer Lingus and the Airline Industry, 2004.
An overview of the status of the airline industry since 9/11, with a focus on the Irish airline, Aer Lingus.
3,242 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper examines how the airline industry is feeling several pressures, some having to do with the events in New York City on September 11, 2001, and some having to do with the sluggish global economy. It looks at how the U.S. sector of the global industry is suffering some effects of the war in Iraq and how the U.S. airline industry continues to struggle with some relatively persistent problems, such as patchwork regulation and labor disputes. It also explores how the emergence of the European Commission as a controlling force in the airline industry has caused problems for some airlines there in terms of regulatory issues. In particular, it attempts to show how Aer Lingus seems to have discovered a way to rise from the ashes of its own former management and the global situation.
Outline
Introduction
Aer Lingus (Irish Airlines)
Background
Aer Lingus Turnaround Plan
The End Result
Global Status of the Airline Industry
Europe
The United States of Europe
The United States
Other Industry Factors
Airplane Manufacturers
Petroleum
Labor
Conclusion
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"In addition to the events of 9/11, the U.S. airline industry was already blaming its problems on deregulation, which they claimed made problems for operations, but also for passengers. Before 1979, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) controlled which routes airlines flew and what ticket prices they could charge. The intention was to serve the public interest. Deregulation threw the U.S. airline industry, without benefit of government supports as much of its European counterpart enjoyed at the time, into a Darwinian 'survival of the fittest' mode. In addition, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOD) also permitted any airline that met minimal standards to fly on any domestic route. (Gowrisankaran, 2002)"
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Bankruptcy and Restructuring of US Airways, 2004.
Looks at the economic impact on US airways of the 9/11 terrorist attack and the airline's planned restructuring.
2,050 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper explores the extent to which US Airways was affected by the events of September 11 and the restructuring strategies it has begun to implement in an attempt to recover from bankruptcy and economic ruin. The reasons for the airline's economic decline are stated, and the measures implemented in order to improve liquidity, increase revenues, and reduce costs, while simultaneously taking advantage of competitive strengths are outlined, as well.
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"One of the principal certified air carriers in the US for transport of passengers, property and mail is US Airways. They have a code sharing arrangement with nine other air carriers to operate under the joint trade name "US Airways Express". These airlines include Allegheny, piedmont, PSA and Potomac. This airline serves nearly 200 cities in the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe and the Caribbean and is the 7th largest airline in the United States. The airline filed for bankruptcy protection on August 11th, 2002 and was the first among the airlines to seek bankruptcy protection. This was the first filing of bankruptcy protection by a major airline since the attacks of September 11th. Of course, the attack of September 11th has triggered a financial crisis in the entire industry."
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Jet Blue Airways, 2004.
An examination of the airline company, Jet Blue Airways, and its current business strategy.
3,705 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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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.
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"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."
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Henry Ford and Aviation, 2004.
A look at the contribution made by Henry Ford to the aviation industry in the U.S.A.
1,321 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that, while many people contributed to the birth of aviation in America, most of them are known to the public. Henry Ford also made a significant contribution, and the paper pays tribute to this. The writer shows how Ford laid many of the building blocks required for commercial aviation as we know them today: communication links, runways, airports, and finally, the all-metal aircraft with the Ford Tri-motor. The Ford Tri-motor became one of the world's first successful passenger airliners.
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"The Ford Tri-motor planes were produced during the 1920's and the 1930's. At that time, they were for a wide variety purposes. William B. Stout, an engineer and also a very bold and daring salesman scouted and reviewed designs for aircraft engines. He, however, required funding and approached many of the leading businessmen like Ford and Edsel. He managed to collect $20,000 to start the aircraft project. The Stout Metal Airplane Company developed the first Tri-motor airplane in the early 1925. The first model was known as the 2-AT Pullman and was a single engine plane. Ford acquired the Stout Metal Airplane Company in August 1925 and subsequently designed the 3-AT, which was not a successful plane."
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South West Airlines, 2004.
This paper presents an historical overview of the company, discusses the reasons for the company success, identifies financial strengths, and provides a final conclusion.
5,021 words (approx. 20.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 126.95
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A thorough business analysis of Southwest Airlines. It begins with a thorough company history, from its early start to recent times. It then provides a financial analysis of the company, including graphs and tables. The paper then provides a SWOT analysis of the company and examines its competitive advantages and disadvantages.
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"In 1978, the airline deregulation act enabled airlines to set their own fares and enter or exit routes without government approval (Lam, 2003). The major airlines responded by dropping the unprofitable routes, in favor of the more profitable ones that were the long haul flights between big cities. Short haul flights still operated, but only as feeder flights to the major airports where the long haul flights departed from. In many cases, passengers had to fly short haul to a hub airport, then connect to another hub airport and take another flight to reach their final destination."
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"Invision", 2004.
Examines the mission statement and marketing position of this company, which produces explosive detection devices.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 24.95
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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.
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"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."
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Aircraft Accident Investigation Tools and Techniques, 2004.
This paper consists of specific areas of aircraft accident investigation technologies and their uses by investigators.
3,587 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper explains the various techniques used by aircraft accident investigating teams today. The writer explains the technical terms for the layman, which include accident scene photography, metallurgy, fluid analysis of fuels and oils, fire investigation in flight or on the ground occurrence, human factors, flight deck design, appropriate degree of automation, automatic overwing exit, human forensics and pathology, and flight data recorders.
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"Aviation accident and incidents are extremely painful and expensive for the aviation industry. This is why the aviation industry has investigative engineers who hold the responsibility of investigating accidents by reviewing and identifying the primary cause of the accident, whether it was related to aircraft performance such as, aerodynamics, engines, electrics, hydraulics, or if it was environmental or simply human error.
Investigating aircraft accidents can be extremely complex, sometimes taking many months to figure out the cause of the whole accident. So for the purpose of this task, there are engineers who often collaborate to work in teams in conducting the investigations. Primarily they are solely responsible licensed Professional Engineers, hired by the FAA Air Transport."
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Air Travel Security, 2004.
An analysis of the current air travel security system in the United States.
2,987 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper discusses the new extensive security systems that have been implemented in the air travel sphere since September 11th, 2001. This paper examines the writing of one author who believes the new security measures are a positive thing and explores the various reasons why this author is right in his assertions.
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"The whole process of air travel in this country has changed drastically since the events of September 11, 2001. After the terrorist attacks that destroyed the World Trade Centers and damaged the Pentagon, tightening and heightening security on airline flights became an important priority to both the government and to the people. It can not be denied that these increased security measures have caused some major changes to the way the nation flies today. The whole process of going to an airport and getting on an airplane is very different from what it was. As with any new thing, there has been some controversy over the changes that have taken place. While many have welcomed these changes as a sign that the government and the airlines are committed to protecting the flying public, others are crying foul, complaining that these new security changes are an invasion of privacy at best, and a violation of civil liberties at worst."
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The Invention of Airplanes, 2002.
Looks at the history and evolution of air transportation.
941 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper looks at the early history of the airplane, what innovations have been made since its conception, mistakes made as airplanes evolved, and what possible changes will be made in the airline industry in the future. This information is evaluated with regard to the impact airplanes have had on transportation and the transportation industry.
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"At the end of the 1800's, several people were trying invent the airplane. In 1891, German engineer Otto Lilienthal started to experiment with hang gliders. He based his experiments on the conceptions of Sir George Cayley, who had extensively studied birds and their flight almost a hundred years earlier (invention.psychology.msstate.edu/). Cayley discovered "the lift function and the thrust function of bird wings were separate and distinct, and could be imitated by different systems on a fixed-wing craft (invention.psychology.msstate.edu/)." Lilienthal dealt with a fixed-wing glider at first, instead of a complete airplane. He made airline invention a respectable concept since he was a noted engineer. Prior to his involvement, inventors of airplanes were looked upon as crackpots and wild-eyed dreamers."
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British Airlines, 2002.
A look at the business environment within which British Airways (BA) operates and how this environment has changed over the last 5 years using PEST analysis.
2,058 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper examines how, today, airlines have formed global alliances that also allow them benefit from each other's resources, such as additional routes and marketing strategies, as well as code-sharing agreements without incurring the high costs of expansion. It examines the advantages of this by analyzing the alliances, business strategy, and environment of British Airways in relation to other companies such as Ryan Air and Air France.
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The Operations of BA, Air France and Ryanair
BA Marketing Strategies (Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning)
Marketing Mix Comparison, BA, Air France and Ryanair
Critical Success Factors for BA and How These Have Changed Over the Last Five Years
BA's Response to Ryanair
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"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. Many believe it may become a take over target when an expected easing of the regulatory environment makes a radical consolidation of the European industry easier. Air France and Lufthansa are now outperforming BA in what could be a long-term battle to be one of Europe's two or three surviving major airlines. Under former CEO Ayling, it did little to draw customers and seemed not to bother promoting economy-class business--as if its position at Heathrow left passengers with few alternatives. BA has suffered particularly from competition on its U.S. routes, where it makes most of its money."
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Airlines Post 9/11, 2002.
A brief history of the aviation industry and the impact of 9/11.
3,486 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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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.
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"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."
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U.S. Air Force Management, 2002.
A look at the supply chain management practices in the U.S. Air Force.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper presents a detailed exploration of the supply chain management practices of the United States Air Force. The writer examines the method of meeting supply demand and the management of that demand. The writer uses several sources, including congressional testimony, to illustrate the topic and argue that it is a good system that should be continued as recommended in the congressional testimony.
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"All sectors of business use a supply chain man agement system to develop and handle the supply needs of the company. The United States Air Force for business purposes is one of the largest companies in the United States and as such as an immense organization it is vital that the management of the supply chain run as smoothly and effectively as possible. The current method of supply chain management works well and utilizes many business strategies that are common to the private sector. While there is room for improvement in any organization I believe the Air Force supply chain management is an effective and valuable system."
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Delta Airlines Management, 2002.
A look at the problems facing Delta Airlines management and suggested proposals for improvement.
2,807 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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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.
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"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."
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The Wright Brothers, 2002.
A biography of Orville and Wilbur Wright.
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper looks at the story of the Wright Brothers' invention of the airplane. It shows how Orville and Wilbur, who operated a bicycle store and printing shop in Ohio, made history by developing the first successful plane in the early years of the 20th century. It examines how, although geniuses like Leonardo da Vinci might have drafted some of the first potential flying machines and many aspiring aviators contributed to an understanding of aerodynamics, it was the Wright Brothers who combined theory and engineering with persistent effort. It analyzes their impact on the career decision of the author.
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"Orville and Wilbur Wright demonstrated incredible tenacity, for their work was met with a series of setbacks. They not only struggled to get their machines off the ground, but they also grappled with patent laws. I hope to not only use the example of their success, but also of their ability to move beyond failure, to inspire and direct my personal efforts in this field. Wilbur Wright once predicted "that men would sometime fly, but that it would not be within our lifetime," (Geibert & Nolan, 39). In spite of early engineering setbacks, the brothers went on to prove that flying would be more than just a dream by the early 20th century."
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