Introduction to the Air Transport System

The book provides deep insights into the operations and business of the air transport system, including airlines, airports, and ATC/ATM. It reviews activities of operators, functions, and processes, as well as the needs and requirements of users and customers. It also examines the important elements in the airport and ATC/ATM system and describes the rules, regulations, and simplified approaches to how these systems operate. The book also contains an overview and comprehensive guide of air cargo transport, addressing key issues such as current trends, market characteristics, unit load devices, cargo handling, air cargo documents, and transport of different goods.

Format: Hardback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book offers comprehensive insights into the operations and business of the air transport system, encompassing airlines, airports, and air traffic control (ATC) or air traffic management (ATM). It provides a straightforward and accessible explanation of the activities of air transport operators, their functions, and processes, as well as the needs and requirements of users and customers.

A brief overview of aviation history, the development of the air transport system, and the processes involved is followed by an in-depth exploration of the aircraft's elements, masses, payload-range diagrams, and balance. The fundamentals of airports and the role of air traffic control (ATC) or air traffic management (ATM) service providers in the air transport system are also covered.

Moreover, the book delves into the most critical components of airports and ATC/ATM systems, outlining the rules, regulations, and simplified approaches to their operation. The airlines, as users of airports and ATC/ATM service providers, are given significant attention, with various business models presented and the fundamentals of airline planning, operations, and management discussed, including passenger demand, market segmentation, scheduling, tariffs, alliances, and frequent flyer programs.

In addition to passenger transport, the book provides a comprehensive guide to air cargo transport, addressing key issues such as current trends, market characteristics, unit load devices, cargo handling, air cargo documents, and the transport of various goods, including perishable items, live human organs, live animals, and dangerous goods.

Overall, the book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex world of air transport, offering a comprehensive and insightful perspective on the industry's operations, business models, and technological advancements.

Weight: 720g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367609214