Essays and Research Papers on Air & Aviation

This 6-page paper focuses on trends and economics of the aerospace industry ,including competition and market structures of the industry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines a variety of literature on this phenomenon that plagues pilots. How problems with situational awareness can be remedied is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page overview of the many components that make up the aviation system. The author reviews both tangible and intangible components, components such as the plane's wing and engine and the pilot's experience and cognitive function. Bibliography lists source.

This 3 page paper is a report on the book "Nuts! Southwest Airlines' Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success" by Kevin and Jackie Freiberg. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper examines airport security since 9/11. How a new airport should be designed to consider both safety and comfort is discussed. Airport layout, equipment, employee checks and so forth are all topics included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the no-frills European airline, easyJet. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 1 page outline of an accompanying 12-slide PowerPoint® presentation examining the GE FT34 jet engine used in the Canadair Regional Jet. Quiet and fuel efficient, the TF34 is the military version; the CF34 is the commercial version of the same engine. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper (including a 1 page outline) examining the GE FT34 jet engine used in the Canadair Regional Jet. Quiet and fuel efficient, the TF34 is the military version; the CF34 is the commercial version of the same engine. PowerPoint® presentation available. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 24 page paper providing a marketing audit of Boeing's commercial aircraft business. Boeing's market currently is in upheaval in many respects as four major US airlines are operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and those that are not are facing excruciating pressures. The US market is in transition, but much opportunity exists ...

A 3 page paper which examines how recent terrorism concerns have affected air travel around the globe. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper addressing the fact that probability analysis often goes awry. This paper explores the potential problems that could have led to the failure of all of the engines on a three engine aircraft. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page paper discussing some of the pressures facing Southwest Airlines in 2005 and steps it could reasonably take to mitigate its business risks. Southwest still can claim no layoffs and no unprofitable quarters for all of its history, but most of the legacy carriers it competes with are operating under bankruptcy protection ...

A 10 page discussion of the relative advantages and disadvantages of the incorporation of electronic publications to replace manuals, charts, maps, etc. The author emphasizes the importance of ease of use and familiarity with determining whether this innovation will be more positive than negative. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper presents a possible blueprint for students to follow in investigating an aircraft accident. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the "place" component of Southwest's marketing mix. Currently, Southwest retains its competitive advantage in "place," but it is experiencing increasing difficulty as it competes against the legacy carriers that with bankruptcy protection have made deep cost cuts and have secured impressive concessions from labor unions. The result for ...

This 6 page paper begins with a discussion of airport delays, including data from different regions. The writer points out that many delays have to do with airlines expanding their number of flights for revenue purposes. This leads to congestion. The paper also discusses the delays arising from enhanced security measures. Pilot programs to reduce ...

A 6 page paper that begins with a description of the new 787 Dreamliner airplane Boeing will build. The major milestones of the program are identified. Five risks of the project are identified and ranked. Risk analysis and management are discussed. The process used by Boeing to manage risk is discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources. ...

A 3 pages research paper that offers a brief "how to" guide on aircraft accident investigation. The writer describes the basics of what such an investigation entails. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 14 page paper starts by outlinging the justification for the development of a new international airport at Lodz. The paper looks at why it is a good location and how the project could be proposed, the way it would be developed and the organisational structure of the airport after it is operational. The bibliography ...

This 7 page paper examines the plight of the pilot in today's modern world. The advent of automation in the cockpit has changed the way that pilots work. This paper explores positive and negative aspects of this. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 21 page paper is an annotated bibliography for a project investigating low cost airlines in the UK and the way they should compete in the future. The bibliography contains 55 sources which range from generic strategy reference book t academic papers and articles and news articles and case studies concerning companies such as British ...

A 10 page paper finding and assessing several financial ratios based on British Airways' 2005-2006 annual report. British Airways' financial position is strong but continuation and further improvement depend on the airlines' ability to continue to practice sound management. Investors determined to invest in an airline should find it attractive. Bibliography lists ...

4 pages in length. Inasmuch as the airline industry is "central to the globalization taking place in many other industries" (Alonzo et al, 2006) due to its role in bringing about such critical global elements as economic growth, trade and international investment, it stands to reason how its impact upon tourism is in direction ...

A 12 page paper detailing the circumstances leading up to the March 27, 1977 collision between KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 747 (operating as flight KL4805 KLM) and Pan Am flight 1736 collision on the runway at Tenerife's Los Rodeo Airport in the Canary Islands. The author notes that while many lessons were to be ...

A 5 page paper describing and discussing CFM International's family of aircraft engines. The CFM56-2 was the first of the CFM engines. Based on the GE military F101, it entered service in 1982. Each of the CFM56 engines has a focused application. An 8-slide PowerPoint presentation is available. Bibliography lists ...