Essays and Research Papers on Air & Aviation

This 5 page paper look at both passenger and cargo flights in the US to assess which have the highest proportional amount of accidents and which are the safest. The paper uses primary data from the National Transport Safety Board to present an accident profile of three passenger and three cargo companies and then analysis ...

This 16 page paper argues that Article 38 and 39 of the International Civil Aviation Authority is outdated. Article 39 states that were there are differences in national standards and the ICAO’s Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), the country concerned should make a notification. The paper argues that were the national standard is superior ...

An 11 page paper with two sections. The first section discusses and explains the ICAO' resolution to establish a Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) and its subsequent Resolution A35-6, which changes the audits to a comprehensive system approach. The Annexes are identified and how they fit into the new audit process is discussed. ...

This 12 page paper examines the online travel agency Orbitz; take the staff by looking at the company background on composition and then undertakes analysis using Porter's five forces model to examine the company within its competitive environment. The use of technology within the company is also examined along with the ethical decision-making practices. The ...

An 8 page paper tracing Qantas' early development, focusing on management and evolution of the airline. Qantas Airways is the national airline of Australia and one of the world's leading commercial airlines. Founded by two World War II veterans, Qantas is a public company, one of the world's ten largest airlines, and the ...

This 6-page paper focuses on employment recruiting and retention trends facing airline companies such as Continential Airlines. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing trends in the global airline industry. Several airlines have made changes specifically targeting the business traveler, but many of the world's leading airlines face survival issues. All airlines are required to address financial, security and customer issues. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the problems within the airline industry and attempts to forecast what might happen in the near future; it also discusses the airlines’ financial position and what changes in this industry mean for the economy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 18 page paper discusses the materials known as “fiber metal laminates,” how they’re made, and their potential impact on aircraft maintenance. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page paper that begins with a brief description of what strategic partnerships are. The rest of the paper reports and discusses some of the many partnerships in this industry, including corporations like Boeing, Airbus, Air Canada, and British Airways. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

In eight pages this paper examines the global business of aviation in an overview of future developments in the airline industry, covering such topics as economics, airworthiness requirements, maintenance and licensing requirements, use of airspace, and the “virtual airline.” Seven sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 7 page paper looks at controversies surrounding the Wright Brothers claim to be first in flight. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the issue of global warming and how the aviation industry plays a role. The paper starts by looking at what global warming is and how airplanes add to it with different emissions. Following this the way that airlines may try and reduce their environmental impact is considered. The bibliography ...

This 18-page paper focuses on an overview of Indira Gandhi International Airport specifically and the requirements for airport expansion (and design) in general. Bibliography lists 50 sources.

This 4 page paper presents a PEST analysis looking at the political, economic, social and technological influences that are, and may be felt, by two airlines; British Airways and Air Asia. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the measures that are currently in place to screen air cargo. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses how JetBlue Airways might diversify into the online travel and hospitality industries. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses physical security measures taken to safeguard aviation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the industry’s options for reducing impacts of global warming. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper addresses the issue of the impending pilot shortage. One article is the focus of attention and two others are used to support it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 2.5-page paper examines Flight 253 and the terrorist attempted that was stopped by fellow passengers. It also examines how future attacks can be prevented. There are 3 sources cited.

This 5-page paper focuses on the causes of the current economic crisis in the airlines industry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the various method now in use to screen airline passengers before they board their flights. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper reviews the degree to which autopilot systems are integrated into aircraft function, other electronic equipment, and human performance. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page is an annotated bibliography outlining 20 different sources which would be suitable to be used as the basis for a research paper looking at the impact hedging fuel prices may have on the value of airlines. The bibliography cites 20 sources.