The global market for LCA is shared by Boeing (United States) and Airbus SAS (France). This duopoly has remained unchallenged since 1997, as the costs of market entry have been prohibitive. In a highly unusual development, three RJ manufacturers Bombardier (Canada), Commercial Aircraft Company...

The airlines' marketing policies are influenced by costs and expenses which could influence their levels of service, and their ability to be profitable. Their direct and indirect operating costs are affected by sector length; utilization of aircraft, fleet size and labor costs, among other...

Airline operators in India generally fly and operate leased aircraft. Leasing companies and financiers have been facing hurdles in deregistration and repossession of aircraft leased to Kingfisher Airlines, which is on its way to bankruptcy. The aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil...

To keep load factors high while offering high frequency service, airlines tend to reduce the size of the aircraft they use. At many of the world’s largest airports there are fewer than 100 passengers per air transport movement, although congestion and delays are growing. Furthermore, demand...

This testimony before the United States Senate argues for the creation of a MicroUAS Classification of unmanned aircraft. The testimony argues that Congress should create a MicroUAS classification focused on simple and straightforward requirements that are minimally burdensome and streamlined....