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Aviation Management and Logistics
UoS Code TPTM6160
Credit points 6
Offered Semester 2
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Lectures Block mode: 6 days, 9am-5pm. Refer to timetable for further details.
Assessment Class participation, group case study work, group research work including presentations and final examination.
Description The aviation industry is changing rapidly with resulting commercial opportunities in airlines and airports. Participants in this course will develop an understanding of the economics of operating airlines and airports and the implications of competitive strategies for the development of hubs and networks. Airline topics include airline strategies, marketing, the formation and management of alliances, yield/revenue management, travel sales and distribution. The growth in air traffic in the region is placing strains on airport capacity and the course covers forecasting, airport planning, externalities of airports, pricing airport use, investment decisions, and the role of the private sector in airport development and operation. The course involves individual work.