Essays and Research Papers on Air & Aviation

This 13 page paper look at research to consider the ways in which the airline industry in the UK should be marketing their services. The paper has a short introduction and the main part of the paper presents some realistic, but fictitious quantitative and then qualitative research, first using written surveys and then with the ...

This 9 page paper looks at Circadian Rhythms and the Circadian Clock. Written in three parts the first part examined what they are how they work and how they differ from homeostatic regulations. The second part looks at how these rhythms impact on the airline industry. The third part looks at the effects of Circadian ...

An 18 page discussion of aviation safety. The author asserts that the government must be ever vigilant not only in terms of terrorists threats but also in the more commonly encountered problems of mechanical and human error. Details of the economic impacts of the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks are provided as are ...

A 3 page overview of the recent introductions these companies have made to the industry. This paper discusses the controversy presented by government subsidies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing implications of changes in regulations surrounding passenger facility charges (PFCs) and the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (ATF). Expansion of the types of uses that airport authorities may give PFC funds will help to bridge the gap occurring in the face of diminished receipts for the ATF. Airports ...

This 5 page paper examined the domestic airline industry. The paper begins with a consideration of the industry structure, followed by the influences in demand, the role of the government and the impact following the terrorist attack in New York on September the 11th 2001. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the airport with information about its history, construction, materials used and its physical components. The expansion of the airport, as well as its "sinking" problem, are also issues discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses various aspects of the international airport in Charlotte, NC, including its history, accidents and incidents that have occurred there and the layout of the airport. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 9 page paper explores the history of the Wright Amendment, which affects Love Field in Dallas and Southwest Airlines. This paper also discusses the Shelby Amendment, which pertains to this issue. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 14 page paper considers the aviation company Gulf Air, and looks at how it adapts to the commercial environment in which it operates. The writer consider the history of the company’s development as well as more recent changes. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the strategy of Air New Zealand. This airline company has had a difficult history, especially with the collapse and bankruptcy of Ansett. The paper uses Porters Five Forces model to examine the strategy and progress of the company and consider its position in the airline industry. The bibliography cites 11 ...

This 14 page paper gives a brief history of aviation and how the industry developed; then analyzes the safety records of passenger carriers as opposed to cargo carriers like FedEx and UPS. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper the effects that fuel costs, vendor performance, stock price and labor have had on Southwest Airlines through early 2005. As Southwest's leading competitors operate under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Southwest clings to its history of never having had a losing quarter or a losing year through 2004. Bibliography lists ...

A 6 page paper which defines the term; discusses a brief chronological history; discusses some basic concepts such as the physics of flying, gravity, lift, and thrust; and explains how it relates to commercial airlines, NASA, and the military. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 14 page paper examines aviation security in a post-911 era. This paper, written more than five years after the terrorist attack, includes recent sources. The history of aviation security is addressed. An outline is included in addition to a Table of Contents. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses astronaut selection, the beginning of NASA, the beginning of the Space program, how the three astronauts got along on their flight, President Kennedy’s challenge, the Apollo 11 team, the history of the Apollo program. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the U-2 aircraft. The author details the aircraft’s history, specifications (including dimensions and weight), and details of its reconnaissance abilities. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page discussion of airport expansion and development in Europe. Europe is experiencing a constant growth in demand for air transport. The obvious implications of this growth is the expansion of existing air services and facilities. As a consequence existing airports are being expanded and new greenfield airports constructed. Both ...

This 33 page paper considers the impact that deregulation of the civil aviation industry within Europe has had on this well establish company that was dominant in a former oligopoly. The paper considers the impact of deregulation on the industry, and then specifically on British Airways due to increased competition as a result of ...

This 6-page paper provides an overview of Jet Airways (India), as well as an overview of airlines regulatory markets in India and Europe. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the aviation tactics used by the German, Japanese and American troops in World War II. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the aviation tactics used by the German, Japanese and American troops in World War II. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the ICAO and some of the regulations that have been implemented since its founding; it also considers latest developments in antiterrorism policies for the aviation community. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper/essay that reports on the national debate of a few years ago concerning whether or not airline pilots should be armed (in light of the events of 9/11). The writer discusses the debate, giving reasons both pro and con and reports on the passage of a law allowing pilots to carry ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the safety rules and regulations in place prior to the Pan Am Flight 103 crash over Lockerbie, Scotland, and reflects the changes in the industry that were linked to the impact of this crash. This paper also considers the changing view on airline safety in general ...