Starting a Flight School: A Prospective Business Analysis
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An 11 page overview of the aviation industry's need for pilots and the resulting opportunity for flight schools. Summarizes the factors leading to an increased demand for pilots and presents the opportunities which are available for flight schools in meeting these demands. Identifies operational and government guidelines for such schools and outlines safety considerations. Concludes with a one-page SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis of the industry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Starting A New Airline In New Zealand
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This 4 page paper discusses a proposal to set up a new airline in New Zealand. In this scenario, the owners have decided to follow the example of Herb Kelleher who founded Southwest. This essay explains the components of Southwest's beginning in their own plan. The essay also includes a SWOT of the new airline and their beginning plans. This is an essay about strategy and no one about rules and regulations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Stereotyping and the Evolution of the Airline Industry
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This 7 page paper looks at the stereotyping of stewardesses in the pre-jet era. Historical information about the creation of the industry is also included. How the image of the stewardess emerged as did this industry that caters to businesses and the travel industry in general. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Strategy for Emirates Airline
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A 25 page paper discussing Emirates Airline growth and strategy for the future. In 2004, Emirates Air's CEO Maurice Flanagan stated that the airline's order for 90 new, luxury aircraft to be delivered over a period of time extending to 2012 likely would not be sufficient for the airline to meet the demand that its management intended to create by that time. The astounding statement proved to be prophetic. The paper discusses internal and external environments and makes recommendations for the future. Bibliography lists 35 sources.
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Swissair Flight 111: Possible Causes of the 1998 Disaster
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A 5 page overview of the possible causes of the September 2, 1998 crash of the McDonnell-Douglas MD-11 Swissair commercial flight from New York. Examines possible electrical problems and relates these to inadequate testing procedures and fire retardant qualities of the acoustical insulation blanket material used to insulate the aircraft from outside sound and temperatures. Although not the cause of the fire, this material appears to have been a major source of combustible material which allowed the fire to progress excessively. This finding has resulted in revised testing and material standards. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Tales of Two Airlines (Harvard Business School Case Study Analysis)
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This 3 page paper examines the case study. The focus is on customer service and how the initial airline could have done better by providing more attention to consumer needs than to security. No bibliography.
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Technology and the Aviation Industry
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This 5 page paper considers the change that have occured in the aviation industry as a result of the implementation of new technology. In particular, this paper relates the process of globalization and outlines the connection between global development and technological advancements. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Temporary Flight Restrictions and the First Amendment
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This 11 page paper considers TFRs and how they impede news reporting. The issue is discussed with particular attention to the September 11th disaster. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Terrorism in American Aviation History
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of air disasters that were either tied to terrorism or possibly linked to terrorism. While of course the events of September 11, 2001 are relayed, other events such as the downing of Flight 103 over Lockerbie Scotland are included. The Flight 800 disaster that occurred near Long Island, New York is discussed in depth. Information about reaction by society and how these things affect the economy are also included along with data on what the FAA is doing about it all. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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The 2000 Concorde Crash (Executive Briefing)
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This 7 page paper provides an analysis of the 2000 disaster that occurred when an Air France Concorde jet crashed in Paris. Total Quality Management (TQM) as a model is explored in depth. Had TQM been implemented, the disaster might not have occurred. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Air Cargo Industry
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A 15 page paper assessing the air freight industry in terms of demand, finance, government regulation and potential mergers. Demand for air cargo services had declined since the turn of the new century but began posting increases in 2006. Industry observers expect for demand to be much greater in 2007 and beyond, as more manufacturers use the more costly form of transport for higher-value items such as consumer electronics. Both industrial and commercial changes are occurring throughout the world, as is the regulatory environment in the face of continuing terrorism threats and increased use of passenger planes for cargo transport. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KSairCargoInd.rtf

The Air Data Computer
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This 5 page paper looks at the role and operation of the air data computer. The paper outlines its different functions and the way in which it provides information to the flight crew. The paper includes one illustration The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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