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    The Air Transport System
    The Air Transport System
    The Air Transport System
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    The Air Transport System

    By M Hirst

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    Major operational elements of the world’s air transport system are examined in this important book, which provides a rare overview and an invaluable single information source to managers in all sectors of the air transport industry.The air transport system considers route structure options in terms of operational impacts and describes the context and boundaries of the industry – the natural, regulatory and operational environments. ‘Systems’ perspectives are introduced to integrate the discussion of aircraft, airlines, airports and airspace issues. The issues faced in ensuring symbiosis of all these elements of the changing scene and the scope for developing balanced strategies to suit all stakeholder requirements are considered in depth to produce a comprehensive text with the potential to influence how well the air transport industry succeeds in meeting its many future challenges.
    • Examines major operational elements of the world's air transport system
    • Considers route structure options in terms of operational impacts
    • Examines the natural, regulatory and operational boundaries of the industry
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElsevier Science
    Release dateSep 24, 2008
    ISBN9781845695224
    The Air Transport System
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    M Hirst

    Mike Hirst is a Senior Associate with Airport Planning and Development Ltd, Leeds, UK. He is a chartered engineer and aviation systems specialist with some 40 years’ experience in civil aviation, including flight testing, air traffic control and systems, airport design, and operations training, education and research.

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