TLMT411  - Air Transportation

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This course covers the history, management and future trends in air transportation. It covers the four principal segments of air transportation: major carriers, regional carriers, all-cargo carriers and general aviation. In each segment, the issues of aircraft design, market share, finance, insurance and operations are discussed. The course analyzes the development and application of national and international regulations that impact air transportation. Topics include: cost structure, air fares, flight crews and safety, environmental impacts of aircraft and airports, operating and service characteristics, technological advances, world competition and intermodal operations.

 

Prerequisites

N/A

Corequisites

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Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
09/26/11 - 02/26/12 03/05/12 - 04/29/12 Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
10/31/11 - 03/25/12 04/02/12 - 05/27/12 Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session
11/28/11 - 04/29/12 05/07/12 - 07/01/12 Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session
12/26/11 - 05/27/12 06/04/12 - 07/29/12 Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: Stateside & Canadian Students: The e-book is available via the Online Library and the access information is provided in the classroom. If you wish to purchase the hard copy text, you may do so through the bookseller of your choice.
ISBN: Online Library E-book Note
Publication Info: N/A
Author: N/A
Unit Cost: N/A

Book Title: Air Transportation: Management Perspective, 6th Ed-E-book available in the APUS Online Library
ISBN: 0754671712
Publication Info: Ashgate Publishing Co.
Author: Wensveen, John G.
Unit Cost: $64.50

 
 
 

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