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Airplanes, 2004.
This paper discusses the characteristics and utility of two airplanes, the Beachcraft 1900D and the Gulfstream IV.
2,590 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper explains that both aircraft, the Beachcraft 1900D and the Gulfstream IV, are quite similar in many of the specifications and performance levels; however, they are designed for different uses. The author points out that, to evaluate the utility of each plane, characteristics such as takeoff, climb and cruise performance, descent performance, landing performance, and runway requirements, which is a one good indication of its market position and value, should be examined. The paper relates that the Beachcraft 1900D ideally is suited for commercial commuter use; however, other characteristics, such relatively long range (approximately 1000 nautical miles), high flight ceiling of 33,000 feet, 2600 climb rate, and cruising speed of 278, also make it an ideal choice for several providers in both national and international markets. O the other hand, the Gulfstream IV is designed primarily for ?luxury, corporate transport?.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Beachcraft 1900D
Forecast Utility and Breadth of Use
Gulfstream IV
Forecast of Utility and Breadth of Use
Conclusions
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"When considering the important external components of the landing gear as well as the engine characteristics, again the 1900D is well suited for commercial commuter use. This is because the craft allows for the installation of and electro-hydraulic anti-skid feature (which may be extremely useful in some locals and/or conditions). Of course, the hydraulic function of the landing gear (as well as the breaks) can be overridden by manual operation. Further, its engines (designed and manufactured by Pratt and Whitney), are designed specifically (through their flat-rating at 1,279 shp), to function longer (without serious breakdown), conserve power, as well as allow for ?high altitude/hot day performance, again, placing it of high value in many particular geographic areas and markets."
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JetBlue, 2005.
A SWOT analysis of aviation company, JetBlue.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This report examines the success and future potential of one of the new players in the airline industry. JetBlue is a fairly new organization that has been very successful in spite of the airline industry's recent demise. This report defines the domestic airline industry as it applies to JetBlue by doing an analysis of JetBlue's external environment, opportunities, and threats. By reviewing the industry life cycle, macro environmental trends, competitors, strengths, and weaknesses of three major competitors, like Southwest Airlines, the paper assesses the company's internal strengths and weaknesses.
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"The situation in the airline industry is near dire. Major airlines such as American Airlines, Delta, United and Continental have all considered or are pursuing bankruptcy as a way to stave off ultimate organizational collapse. Since deregulation, the only alternative for the major airlines has been bankruptcy as a way to remain solvent. The events of September 11, 2001, where terrorists hijacked jetliners and used them as missiles to attack several sites including the World Trade Center and the Pentagon are thought to be the reason the airline industry is in such financial trouble."
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FOD and DOP, 2005.
How Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and the Dropped Object Program (DOP) impact aviation security.
1,741 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper provides an overview of how foreign object damage and the dropped object program affect aviation safety and typical instances and causes of such safety hazards. A discussion of potential solutions to the problem and recommendations is followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"Civil aviation in the United States has achieved a remarkable safety level, recording less than one accident per million departures (Amalberti & Sarter, 2000). This ranks aviation among the safest industries in the world; however, based on the anticipated growth in air travel (the current number of 25 million flights annually worldwide is expected to double by the year 2010), it is not enough to simply maintain the existing standards (Amalberti & Sarter, 2000). The studies of the aviation industry's long-term worldwide growth potential, even allowing for a recognized near term business downturn, continue to project a doubling of the global passenger system by 2015 (Karber, 2002). In fact, unless the aviation industry is able to reduce is already low accident rate even further, the increased traffic volume will inevitably result in an average of 25 accidents per year, with over 1,000 fatalities. Since 70 percent to 80 percent of all aviation accidents are considered to involve some degree of human error, it only makes sense to pursue those programs and initiatives that improve on those factors that contribute to the incidence of aviation accidents in the first place."
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Aircraft Corrosion Control, 2004.
This paper discusses the control of aircraft corrosion, which is a major concern for the commercial airline industry and military aircraft.
1,045 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that, if the corrosion on aircraft is undetected or untreated, corrosion problems can lead to structural failures and, hence, pose a great safety risk. The author points out that the most popular method of corrosion prevention is the use of chromate surface treatments of the aluminum structures; however, using hexavalent-chromium compounds for surface coating is an environmentally unsound practice because chromium is well-known as a highly toxic and carcinogenic agent. The paper relates that tackling corrosion at the designing and manufacturing phase is key to successful control of the corrosion menace; proper maintenance also occupies a significant role in remedying the damage and in prolonging the life of the aircraft.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Corrosion Problem
Corrosion Control (A Design and Manufacturing Issue)
Corrosion Control by Coating
Maintenance Programs
Conclusion
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"Cervical corrosion occurs when a corrosive fluid gets inside the joints or penetrates the coated surface. Both the forms of corrosion are dangerous and can result in cracking of the metal surface. The problem is more pronounced in aging aircrafts which are exposed to corrosive materials over a long period of time. The 1988 Aloha Airline B-737-200 incident was an eye opener to the dangers of corrosion. Due to undetected corrosion the whole fuselage of the plane got separated in mid air. This incident led to the formation of the ?Aging Aircraft Task Force Steering Committee? which is currently known as the ?Airworthiness Assurance Working Group?."
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American Air Power in World War II, 2005.
A look at the strategic and tactical methods of air power used by U.S. forces to defeat Germany.
2,342 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper describes the historical and technical development of the strategic and tactical air power methods used by the U.S. to defeat the Nazis. The paper also describes the extreme conditions that pilots operated under during WWII and the courage and heroism required of the pilots of that era.
Air Power Flexibility and Versatility during WWII
A B-17 Crew Member ? a Gunner ? Writes to his Mother
The Dangers of Fighter Pilots being Shot down
Body Armor (?Flak Suits?) Protected Some Air Corps Fliers
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"There was a predictable yet seemingly restrained power struggle ongoing during the buildup to the U.S. engagement in Europe, between the ground forces and air command units; Spires writes (4) that a Field Manual on April 9, 1942 (Aviation in Support of Ground Forces) offered ?much to satisfy the most ardent air power proponents in the newly designated Army Air Forces (AAF).? There would be some layers of authority to go through however, since the ground commanders would initiate requests for air power ? through air support parties ? and the requests would then be sent to air support command for approval. If indeed approved, the command at air support would issue orders to aircraft."
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Aviation and Crew Resource Management, 2005.
A look at how aviation has lead the way for both research and implementation of automation and the effect it has on communication and human error.
3,327 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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This research paper explains why the aviation industry should serve as a model for the production of similar research and also the implementation of tools, such as Crew Resource Management (CRM), into other areas that demonstrate public representations of life or death potential, such as medicine. The paper suggests that CRM could be an important tool for the international implementation of effective communications among high stress workers in any field, especially considering the level of research that is available for the cultural impact of differences in national identity.
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"One of the greatest, developments within aviation is automation. Automation has been a part of aviation far longer than it has been a part of any other industry or cause, and aviation has been multi-cultural since the first flight across the Atlantic. In light of the recent global changes in aviation, after recent terrorist acts, there is a much greater international need for a culture of safety that alleviates the rational fears of the public. Challenges of international collaboration are now more important than ever. The challenges of automation and especially the cross-cultural issues of it are the ways in which pilots and mangers view automation and how they use it. The challenges to the aviation industry are trendsetting in the field of human and computer interaction, almost before the complex ideas of technological advance and its time and energy saving effects were devised."
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Combat Air Support, 2004.
This paper discusses the development and evolution of combat air support.
1,480 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains that aviation was only eleven years old when war broke out in 1914, but the obvious military potential of aircraft inspired a tremendous acceleration in aviation technology during the next four years. The author points out that the concept of combat air support, specifically coordinating offensive tactical air power with ground force operations, remained virtually non-existent until 1939 when the Nazis introduced the world to an even more frightening new form of warfare, which they called 'blitzkrieg'. The paper relates that, by the Gulf War in 1991, the AH-64 Apache helicopter gunship with its computer controlled, multiple target tracking systems and night vision capabilities rounded out the modern close air support and ground attack capabilities of the American military.
Table of Contents
The Origins of Military Aviation
The Luftwaffe Introduces Tactical Combat Close Air Support
The Evolution of Tactical Combat Air Support
Modern Combat Air Support
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"The machine gun accounted for most of the casualties in World War I trenches, so in very short time, it was also adapted for use in aircraft, but it remained too difficult to employ effectively as a tactical weapon until the Germans introduced the interrupter gear that enabled accurate forward firing through the propeller. By war?s end, military aircraft had evolved to the point that squadrons of fast, nimble combat aircraft fought bitter duals to the death high above the battlefield. The British pioneered the development of maritime aircraft, even successfully deploying HMS Ark Royal (subsequently renamed Pegasus), the world?s first, albeit primitive, ?aircraft carrier? in limited combat."
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Air Transportation Deregulation, 2005.
Discussion and analysis of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 and its impact on the airline industry.
1,192 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper provides a general explanation of deregulation and then examines directly the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. From there, the paper explores the effects the Act has had on the airline industry and how it affects the way the industry operates in the current environment.
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"One of the most significant events in the air transportation industry was the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. This paper will review what deregulation, in general is, and then move specifically to the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. From there, this paper will explore what effects the Act has had on the industry. By understanding these concepts, one can better understand the environment the industry now operates in, and how far it has come."
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Aircraft Maintenance Management, 2004.
A look at the role of communications in aircraft maintenance management.
3,610 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper acknowledges that the mainstay of every establishment is communications and how it is same with the aviation organization. It examines how, in the absence of communication, the entire range of the organization's inherent functions, including the aircraft servicing program, maintaining flight schedules, and various other functions, comes to a standstill. It discusses how, despite this, proper attention is not paid to the planning and execution of the communications established within the flight department and how every employee should interact prior to, at the time of, and at the conclusion of every assignment.
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"Presently, the most secured and fastest mode of journey is perceived through aeronautics. However, the occurrence of sporadic air disasters sometimes calls upon our confidence on the mode. However, probe into most of the disasters reveals them as consequence of maintenance flaws. The first ever disaster as a result of manufacturing and designing error was related to Icarus, whereas many attribute it to the mistakes committed by pilot. Presently however most of the air accidents occur due the faulty maintenance and irregular inspection to aircrafts. The accident of Aloha Airlines occurred in Hawaii in 1988 is considered as most stunning. The accident was due to separation of the upper fuselage of the plane at floor line while flying."
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Flight Crew Management, 2004.
An examination of a new form of management known as crew resource management as applied to flight crew management in a time of stress.
4,158 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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Flight crew resource management is the science of training flight crews to interact and communicate in a highly authoritarian environment while, at the same time, making use of the intelligence and professional resources of all the members of a flight crew. In the cockpit, the captain is in unquestionable control of the airplane because he is ultimately responsible for all aspects of the flight, including hardware, equipment, and personnel on board. However, each member of the crew can make important contributions, especially during in-flight crises, but their input can be thwarted because of the highly authoritarian command culture. This paper examines the issues of flight crew resource management and seeks to expand the definition of crew resource management to include personal communication style in order to further facilitate professional, accurate, and open communication between the flight staff and commander.
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"According to Wilson (2001) aviation accidents and mishaps are attributed to human error in 60% to 80% of cases. A large number of these mishaps can be directly traced to the failures in coordination among cockpit crews during the time of the crises. The situations are not caused by poor pilot or crew skills. Just the opposite is true. When highly professional staff and crew encounter a crisis situation, often their training can hinder the communication and double checking of decision making that could often avoid the indecent, or accident. In the majority of controlled flight accidents and incidents poor pilot performance through improper and faulty crew resource management (CRM) have been cited as contributing factors in numerous accidents and incidents reported by major airlines during the period covering 1983 to 1985 (U.S. General Accounting Office, 1997). The U.S. General Accounting Office (1997) found that CRM deficiencies, such as the lack of coordination among cockpit crews, captain's decisions to keep tasks to himself rather than assign tasks or check decisions with other members, and / or a lack of effective crew supervision were a contributing cause in approximately half of accidents that occurred between 1983 and 1985 that involved one or more fatalities. Other reviews have found similar factors at work within cited accident reports (Chidester, Helmreich, Gregorich, & Geis, 1991; Gregorich, Helmreich, & Wilhelm, 1990)."
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Southwest Airlines, 2004.
An examination of the reasons that Southwest Airlines has been so successful.
4,757 words (approx. 19.0 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 122.95
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This paper presents a thorough analysis of the business practices and policies of Southwest Airlines and why they have made the company so successful. The paper discusses the leadership skills of Southwest Airline's CEO, labor relations in the company, its business strategy and operations, its safety and security policies, and its fleet management methods. It relates how these attributes have made the company the success it is today.
Reasons for Success
Current Status
History
Management Style
Operations
Routes and Planning
Fleet
Safety and Security
Strategy
Financials
Competition
Labor Relations
The Future
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"Southwest Airlines is ?free to move about the country,? and it does so more than most. In fact, it is ranked as the fourth largest airline in the nation, despite that fact that it is the low-fare leader and doesn?t actually land at all the major airports nationwide, as other major airlines and/or their partners do. In fact, it won?t even transfer passenger luggage, not even on its own flights. And it doesn?t participate in the online booking services?Expedia, Travelocity, etc.?relying completely on its own system to serve passengers. Its ground crew and flight attendants don?t wear imitation military uniforms; they wear khakis and polo shirts."
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The Airline Industry, 2004.
Examines the growth of smaller airlines and the decrease in profits of the larger airlines within these economic times.
2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This report focuses on how newer, smaller, and more technologically advanced airlines, like JetBlue, are using different leadership and management styles to fulfill their mission for providing outstanding customer service. The paper shows that the weakness in the airline industry has become more than apparent. Moving into the 21st century, commercial aviation has been on a steady decline, and the major airlines must have felt as though the new, low-cost carriers were just a passing fad and that, by comparison, the majors would continue to offer a superior service. Smaller carriers like JetBlue have, however, demonstrated that they can operate more efficiently and be more cost effective by having the latest technology in their business model, information and infrastructure systems, airplanes and terminals, and leadership and management styles. The paper includes a literature review.
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"In April of 2003, Unisys announced that JetBlue Airways was going to completely overhaul its mission-critical infrastructure by combining the superior economics of a Windows-based computing option with a mainframe-class Unisys ES7000 server. ?By standardizing and consolidating its key business applications on the ES7000, JetBlue will leverage economies of scale in systems management and staffing, increase overall availability and significantly reduce costs.? (Unisis.com, 2003) The data warehouse gives JetBlue an opportunity to meet its goal of providing superior service and give the carrier real-time access to data about activities such as scheduling, booking and check-in. The new system also reduces operating and other infrastructure related costs."
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