The emergence of Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs) has been a key catalyst for the development of the aviation industry in the last decade. This book identifies various definitions that have been applied to describe the LCC business model. In essence the majority of researchers define LCCs as carriers,...

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction to Airline Management -- Section I Demand Modeling and Forecasting -- 2 Modeling the Choice of Travel Options -- 3 Passenger Demand Modeling and Forecasting -- Section...

In this comprehensive aviation manual, Raoul Castro provides a source of invaluable corporate aviation management information. He begins by giving an overview of corporate aviation from its inception, then focuses on the management principles and functions that specifically target corporate...

Over the last century, the passenger airline industry has undergone a series of transformations, with Lufthansa being a key player not only in Europe, but also worldwide. This case study traces Lufthansa's development, from its origins up until its current status, and outlines its expansion by...

An introduction to the economics of US airline services, both domestic and international. This edition is revised to cover developments and changes in the industry. It includes self-testing questions for each chapter and an appendix covering portions of the basic transportation statute

FrontMatter -- Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Aviation Safety and Controller Staffing -- 3 Evaluation of Staffing Standards -- 4 Development and Implementation of Staffing Plan -- 5 Staffing Implications of the Next Generation Air Transportation System -- 6 Current and Estimated Budgets for Air...

OPERATIONS RESEARCH IN THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY -- Editor's page -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- CONTRIBUTORS -- PREFACE -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- 1 MODELS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING AIRLINE IRREGULAR OPERATIONS -- 2 A LARGE-SCALE NEURAL NETWORK FOR AIRLINE FORECASTING IN REVENUE MANAGEMENT -- 3 A TUTORIAL ON...

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1 The Arsenal of Democracy versus British Planning -- 2 Selling Jets to Stalin -- 3 Death by Nene -- 4 Comet Dreams -- 5 A Lead Lost -- 6 Approaching China -- 7 The Viscount Conspiracy -- 8 Aviation on the New Frontier -- Conclusion -- Notes --...

This third edition of Straight and Level thoroughly updates the previous edition with extensive comments on recent industry developments and emerging business models. The discussion is illustrated by current examples drawn from all sectors of the industry and every region of the world. Anyone...