The course provides a comprehensive view of the commercial, operational and transportation activities of air transport companies. It focuses on the organizational structure of companies, various aspects of their strategy, economic and operational indicators. It introduces students in detail to operational processes and the essentials of transportation processes. It provides a basic view of the economic aspects of air transport.
The course provides a comprehensive view of the commercial, operational and transportation activities of air transport companies. It focuses on the organizational structure of companies, various aspects of their strategy, economic and operational indicators. It introduces students in detail to operational processes and the essentials of transportation processes. It provides a basic view of the economic aspects of air transport.
History, definitions, terminology, basic rules. VFR/IFR. Basics of aerodynamics. Propulsion of aircraft. Aircraft design. Basics of navigation, radio navigation. Weight, balance, performance. Flight planning, optimization of speed and heights, minimum fuel. Limitations of operation, maintenance, service life of aircraft. Traffic management, ground handling, security. Air crew. Airlines and economics. Space technologies.