Revised and updated introductory textbook (first edition, 1986) treats the major elements in the process of planning and managing airports, and demonstrates how this process is being applied to the dynamic post-deregulation era. Includes a student study guide with some 750 objective questions. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

This volume introduces the basic principles of insurance and risk as applied to the aviation industry. It discusses aviation insurance in the United States, and includes coverage of underwriting and pricing, risk management, premises liability and workers' compensation. Sample policies are shown.

Recent accidents; growth in regional airline traffic; new, low-cost start-up carriers; contract maintenance activities; and increased media attention all have served to heighten awareness of commercial aviation safety in the 1990s. Using the 5-M model - Man, Machine, Medium, Mission, and Management - as a structure for this text, Wells integrates the latest research in human factors, air traffic systems, and aircraft technologies to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of the subject. (view table of contents)

Air Transportation offers a distinct management angle which is unlike competing texts in this market. The text was conceived after deregulation of the airline industry and reflects evolving trends in marketing strategies and manufacturing. The text successfully integrates aviation and airline industry specific information with the presentation of broad management and economic principles. (view table of contents)

An introduction to the principles of marketing and management as applied to the general aviation industry. The text explores the motivations and chracteristics unique to each market for general aviation aircraft and the importance of the Fixed Based Operator in the marketing process. (view table of contents)

Product Description: This volume introduces the basic principles of insurance and risk as applied to the aviation industry. It discusses aviation insurance in the United States, and includes coverage of underwriting and pricing, risk management, premises liability and workers' compensation...read more

Product Description: Commuter airlines make up the fastest growing segment of the air transportation industry. Since the early 1960s the regional/commuter airline industry has become an integral part of the air transport network in the United States. Since deregulation, the number of regional/commuter passenger enplanements has increased more rapidly than that of the major carriers...read more

Product Description: An elementary textbook focusing upon the causes of accidents with a view to sharpening pilot awareness of hazards. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Product Description: This book should be of interest to diploma courses in air transportation or airline management found in departments of aviation, economics, business studies or travel and tourism.

Product Description: Book by Wells, Alexander T., Chadbourne, Bruce D.