Essays on Airport

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Airport Development
2.2.1 Airport History
The history of the development of airports worldwide dates back to the late 1800s with the first ever professionally functional airport according to NYC Aviation (2012) was developed in the outskirts of Paris dubbed Port Aviation. This fact is however indispute since other factions lay claims to being the world’s first or oldest airport. For instance according to Prince George’s Department of Parks and Recreation (2010) College Park Airport in Maryland is the oldest airport that is functional to this day having been established in 1909 by Wilbur Wright. Continue reading...

Improving the Efficiency of Airport Surface Operations

Improving the Efficiency of Airport Surface Operations
Air travel has seen an increase in the number of people using it as the preferred means of movement across countries or continents. Over the years, there have been many changes in technical and tactical issues affecting the airports. The ability of an airport to adapt to the changing demands in the airline industry either renders it as a modern and suitable airport or an airport that is not a favorite of many people. Many factors can be used to consider the severity of an airport in terms of adapting to these Continue reading...

ABSTRACT

The Transport Security Administration (TSA) estimates that there are close to 1.8 million passengers passing through airports in the U.S. everyday. This makes airport security checks a vital part of security operations across the nation. The TSA oversees these operations under the directive of Homeland Security in collaboration with various airline companies to ensure optimal security for passengers and staff at airports. Several standardized security checks enhance security whist reducing crime rates in airports implemented by the TSA include use of Biometric Technology and Pre-Check programs. While these efforts are successful in reducing crime rates, there is little to Continue reading...

Executive summary

The airport industry has experienced a tremendous growth in the recent past, especially due to the increase in demand for the air travel. The impact of the growth has affected most airports management’s decision-making process whereby they have to identify and resolve various issues affecting their organization. This is a similar case experienced at Dubai international airport that faces major issues including that of congestion, national and international competition as well as dealing with customer service. The increase in traffic in the airport has made DXB the fifth busiest airport in the world and this also comes with Continue reading...

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Abstract
This report delves into John Fitzgerald Kennedy Airport (JFK). It provides a brief history as well as the old and new structure of the airport. As well, it gives a panoramic view of the old and the new structural features of the Airport for the future needs.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Airport: An Introduction

JFK is run by the Port Authority of New York as well as New Jersey, under a charter ratified in 1947. It is amongst the leading passenger-volume airports all over the USA, as well as the busiest international air passenger entrance, managing more Continue reading...

Introduction

The position of the United Kingdom as a prime world aviation hub is at risk due to its ability to meet increasing capacity requirements. Heathrow is functioning at 98.5 per cent of its capacity and there is a substantial shortage of runways in the south east, indicating that the UK economy is at loss of nearly £1.2 billion a year to France, the Netherlands, and Germany. As experts confirm, adjusting and rearranging new schedules and altering flight slots will not resolve Heathrow’s shortage of capacity but neither will constructing a new multi runway hub airport within the Thames Continue reading...

In the aviation industry and indeed in the larger business context, systems and market dynamics have resulted into competition. The pressure for institutions, organizations and businesses to be efficient and competitive can be explained partly to emanate from globalization, improved infrastructure and the liberalization of markets in the world. Consequently, businesses have had to put their best in terms of efficiency in delivery of services and commodities. In the aviation industry, airports have had their fair share of the pressure. In reaction to the same, it has been incumbent on the airport management to ensure efficiency. In the quest Continue reading...

Business plan: Airport

Introduction
Every business starts with an idea. The idea is modified into a business plan. A business plan is a plan that defines business goals, states the purpose of the business, allocates resources and prepares the business for opportunities and problems. The plan enables the entrepreneur determine whether the business is viable or not.
A business plan is vital in determining the growth and development of a business. It describes a business by stating its name, owner, organization and the accomplishments achieved so far. It states the service or product to be produced, its features and pricing. The market Continue reading...

3.3 AIRPORTS/FACILITIES
3.3.1 Hangars
Considering the moderate number of annual enplanements fit for a regional airport, Lafayette Regional Airport features relatively fewer aircrafts compared to international airports, henceforth requiring fewer hangars for aircrafts. Nevertheless, construction of hangars must stand as a priority measure for improving the security of aircrafts inside Lafayette Regional Airport. Securing aircrafts inside hangars is a major concern of Lafayette Regional Airport, particularly with regard to maintaining the number of annual enplanements. Any untoward damage to any aircraft inside Lafayette Regional Airport caused by the lack of proper hangars may affect annual enplanements. Fully equipping hangars Continue reading...

The air travel remains to be the most preferred means of transport in the world today. However, managing the operations in the air industry is one of the most challenging tasks given. This due to the fact that there are several challenges that affect a smooth running of the daily operations including technical failures, human errors and unforeseen natural calamities. Problems caused by human factors include technical failures as a result of an improperly fixed aircraft or a runway collision resulting from ground operator errors among other factors.
Naturally caused woes, on the other hand, involve weather related problems Continue reading...

Executive Summary

Recently, the Middle East has experienced high rates of bad weather conditions that among others have caused sandstorms around the region. These conditions continue to affect various socio-economic activities with massive deadly consequences especially for airline companies (Seinfield and Spyros, 2006). For instance, in 2008, sandstorms caused low visibility conditions caused very many cars to pile up on the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border. It is estimated that around 25 people lost their lives in this incident. In late 2013, the same incident did not only cause injuries to a dozen people but also hampered activities around Dubai airport for three Continue reading...

Introduction

Business establishment in Australia just as in any other part of the world has regulatory standards and measures that have to be adhered to. The regulations and legislation are meant to ensure fair competition, sufficient protection for the participating parties and maintenance of integrity in the market. Business regulatory requirements in Australia are determined by the Australian government, State and respective territory government agencies. It is very necessary for the public good and ensuring sanity in business. Legislation and regulatory measures are critical for the establishment and operation of airports. It is a state corporation and, therefore, the Australian Continue reading...

Brief History

It was in the year 1927 that the Pan American Airways’ executives made the decision of moving their company’s operations base to Miami from Key West. With the purpose of constructing an airport, they bought 116 acres of land, south of Miami Springs. The airport (now known as Miami International Airport) was built in 1928 as the first operational passenger facility in the United States of America. Similarly, Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport was opened in 1929. It was constructed over a deserted 9-hole golf course (Abravanel & Miller, 2012).

Miami International Airport (MIA)

Introduction
Miami International Airport (MIA) is located at a distance Continue reading...

Abstract

The Federal Aviation administration requirements for the development of strong sustainability plans in the airports in the United States of America caught enormous attention from the airports. The pilt program was scheduled to accommodate only 10 airports but with the number of interested parties increasing, the project took over 20 airports. Selected sustainability plans from the airports taking part in the program suggest that the pilot program in many of the airports took a similar shape while it slightly differed in some of the airports. Environmental conservation, economic development, involvement of staff in decision making and practical administration were Continue reading...

A Research

Airport Management and Improving Efficiency

Airports are like gateways of the modern world. The aviation industry has contributed in bringing the world together and enabling globalization to be effective in a major way. It is through the airplanes that people could travel long distances between countries quickly and with improved safety. Airports are where the airplane reaches and the passengers get down to get going to each of their works- either business or pleasure.

With the extent to which the air travel has expanded, it has resulted in the airports to become large and have to handle huge volumes Continue reading...

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The importance of environmental concerns on the 21st century primarily lies on the lingering effects of climate change caused by unhealthy industrial practices. Aviation, in particular, is a heavily industrial field known for its various potential environmental effects, especially as its facilities emit greenhouse gasses. Therefore, unsustainably operated airports pose open risks to the environment, as their extensively industrialized nature cause air and water pollution to their immediate surroundings. Adverse environmental consequences arising from the operation of airports may become irreparable for the long term without the application of proper sustainability measures.
Sustainability measures enable harmonious relations Continue reading...

6.0 INTRODUCTION
This section provides discussions on prospective environmental impacts touted to arise from implementing the recommendations under Section 5 (Alternatives Analysis). Officials at the federal, state and local levels and the general public would benefit from the environmental overview provided in this section, as it aims to give a clearer understanding on various environmental impacts that may arise from the proposal to develop Lafayette Regional Airport. The Environmental Assessment (EA) elaborated in the Airport Environmental Handbook, under FAA Order 5050.4A stands as the model from which the environmental overview in this section is derived (FAA, 1985).
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O’Hare airport is a busy international airport located in Chicago, Illinois. The airport serves about 65 million passengers and 2 million tons of cargo every year. It handles about 2,400 aircrafts per day. The airport is the second busiest in US after Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Atlanta (Lewis, 2014). In the world, O' Hare airpot is at the fifth rank in terms of passenger traffic and operations. From 2004 to 2007, the airport was voted the best in North America by Global Traveler Magazine. It is operated and managed by Chicago Department of Aviation. Majority of international Continue reading...

Virgin Australia

Study has shown that Sydney needs a second airport, extra terminals, extra flights, and more space. This is clear because Kingsford Smith, the current airport is busy and not only from overseas flights, but also domestic. Locations in the Nepean locality that were accessed deemed fit for either type 3 or type 1 airport due to the potential demand of its usage (Department of Infrastructure and Transport, 2012). Research has also shown that the Sydney-Melbourne route was the fifth busiest in the world and with the population growth that is anticipated, it will soon not be able to meet Continue reading...

Other Details

Introduction
The City and County of Denver have a massive airport. The airport authorities decided to build an automated baggage system. Unfortunately the project failed to achieve its goal. We have been tasked with analysing the project, identifying the reasons for the failure, and suggesting alternative measures which may have helped in making the project a success. This exercise is conducted with a view to aiding similar projects in the future.

Background

The city of Denver built its airport in 1994 at an approximate cost of 5 million. The authorities decided to build an "Integrated Automated Baggage Handling System" (Henderson, Continue reading...

Analysis of the legal challenge to airport regulation restricting assembly

Introduction
Airport Authorities in the United States have always been engaged in legal disputes with citizens over the use of the airport facilities and the conflict such regulations pose with the rights of citizens. The analysis of the Bruce Rocker case attempts to grapple with this never ending conflict and the underlying legal issues usually at hand. The regulation by the Baltimore International Airport in this instance of restricting the assembly of more than 30 people if their business is not travel-related lays bare a number of issues that touch fundamentally on the rights of the citizens. In addition, Continue reading...

Vancouver Harbor Airport is on the Sea Island, across the Fraser River in Coal Harbor. The actual Vancouver Harbor Airport ship docking area is 49017`26.44”123007`08.90”W of Canada. The Vancouver Harbor Control Tower, situated on top of the Granville Square building should be the first directional aspect to consider. The nearest airport to Vancouver Harbor Airport is the Vancouver International Airport that has it is located within approximately 8 miles (12km) South-southwest of CXH. The airport is relatively at low elevation of approximately (0), and it recommends that planes can only take off at relatively lower Continue reading...

Airport operators are defined by their initiative to implement a broad spectrum of operational strategies that would ensure an interrupted mobilization of people and cargo in and out of the port location. The entire airport operation encompasses several levels of operational standards geared towards a specific function. However, airport operators are also facing relevant issues that have an immense impact to their entire operation. In 28th of December 2012, a powerful winter storm unleashed about 30 centimeters of snow on the Northeastern part of United States. In addition, fierce winds wrecked havoc as it hit New England resulting to Continue reading...

Also referred to as Doha International Airport, Qatar International Airport is the key commercial airport in Qatar. The airport has 60 check-in gates, 8 baggage claim belts, and 42 aircraft parking bays. The airport’s runway has been quoted to be the longest among all civil airports measured at 4993 Ft. Even though, the airport has undergone significant changes and expansions, it still suffers from over utilization. Currently, the airport stands a capacity of 12 million passengers on an annual basis.
Qatar International Airport is the core base of Qatar airlines; most Qatar airlines are maintained and parked in Continue reading...

Introduction

Airport security involves various methods and techniques used to protect passengers, aircraft and staff from harm, crime or any other threat. As a lot people pass through airports in their travel missions every day, there are always threats and dangers because large crowds like those experienced in airports may be targets for terrorism and other threats. It is the duty of the airlines and the federal government to provide security in all entry and exit points of the United Sates. Airports are some of the most vulnerable points in terms of terrorism, hijacking and other malicious threats. Therefore, security Continue reading...

Disasters are inevitable occurrences in day to day life in society. They occur in the form of cyber crimes and attacks such as watering hole attacks, SQL injection, spear phishing, brute force attacks and advanced persistent threats. Physical disasters such as fire breakouts, oil spillage, floods and other catastrophes are inevitable. It, therefore, calls for a disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery strategies.
A recent disaster at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in East Africa’s country’s commercial hub Nairobi Kenya is a case in point.
Kenya’s main airport arrival terminal was razed down following a Continue reading...

Introduction

Faster travel time, a feat of human imagination and a masterpiece of engineering. These are but some of the things that airplanes embody in the world. While there have been many records and variations throughout history of emulating flight, it was the Wright Brothers that finally made modern aircrafts possible back in 1903 . Since then the “aeroplane” has been used in many situations of human history. Such situations include public transportation, combat and even entertainment.
This invention did not come without a price however; just as when dynamite was used in manners that were against the wishes of Alfred Continue reading...

Executive summary

Security in airports is an important aspect that should be undertaken. Airports are a sensitive place where people from other countries get and leave the country. It is also a place where threats and security can be compromised. Having important security vigilance is a strategy that should be undertaken in order to have safer countries. Queensland Government should put this in place. It is important to have strategies that will ensure that the Security is a major issue in organizations today. . In today’s entrepreneurial world organizations have adopted different applications that require different level of security assessments and Continue reading...

Introduction

The tour operator, Thomson Management, wishes to create a cultural tourism 6 day visit to Denmark, Amsterdam, Lisbon and Porto. By working as the Assistant Marketing Manager for Thomson Holidays, it is my job to explore the sectors, hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, and travel agencies, to make recommendations for Thomson’s Marketing department as appropriate in the Travel and Tourism Industry. In the following outline the core concepts of marketing, the factors that influence marketing in the travel and tourism industry, customer demands and satisfactions, and the ways in which the client market can be segmented, are discussed.
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Question 1

Explain why demand peaking at any airport usually becomes less acute as traffic grows. Consider seasonal peaking, day of the week peaking and hour of the day peaking.
Demand peaking at any airport is usually less acute as traffic grows due to the presence of Air traffic control. This Air Traffic Control is a service guaranteed by ground-based technicians and controllers who manage the airspace and direct any within, leaving or arriving at the airport. The air traffic controllers particularly are able to halt takeoffs and clear skies if there is any unprecedented traffic at the airports. In the Continue reading...

Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash-arrived at San Francisco International Airport on July, 2013. There were 307 individuals aboard the plane. One traveler was murdered and 182 were harmed. A second traveler likewise kicked the bucket, yet it is conceivable that she survived the crash and was run over by a flame truck. At the point when the plane was coming into area, the motors were unmoving and the plane was flying much slower than it ought to have been. 1.5 prior seconds the plane crashed, the pilots attempted a go-around, however they were past the point of no return.
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Abstract

This paper is on the topic of Airline-Airport operations and a few questions related to this issue. The first question will discuss a current event related to the airport operations. This paper will also discuss National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, FAR Part 139 and traffic handling services in North America Airports.
On 7 January 2014, in a cold day of Toronto the ground operations on the Pearson International Airport’s tarmac were slowed which forced authorities to suspend all incoming flight from many North American cities for many hours. This resulted in backlog and baggage delay which led Continue reading...

Brisbane Airport is situated in Australia and is rank the third passenger airport which is very busy with customers moving in and out.

Social strategy

The strategic point of this airport could be a blogging style one because it is in a point where customers are able to get car for hire from all over the corners.

Enter a customer: They are served very first because of the self service check in system is the sole passenger airport serving Brisbane and is the third busiest airport in Australia after Sydney Airport and Melbourne Airport.

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In spite of the fact that significant milestones have been made in airline technology, cases of many commercial airlines landing on the wrong airports continue to be on the rise. Although cases of commercial aircraft landing on the wrong airfield are not very common, this does not imply that they are unheard of in the United States. Commercial flights in the United States landed or began to land erroneously in other airports several times in the last two decades. However, the actual figures could be higher than the ones reported by the media and the relevant authorities. There are Continue reading...

Cyber attacks: Costs and impacts

On the 11th of September, 2001, the canons of airport security was forever changed when a number of airplanes with innocent passengers were commandeered by extremists. Armed with nothing more than box cutters, these killers went on to redirect the planes from their original flight plans and careened them into some of the most iconic structures in the United States. As a result, airport and border security authorities stepped up airport and border security to meet the new threat.
However, though the physical aspects in airports have improved, a new menace has arisen with the advances of technology-cyber attacks. Continue reading...

NEXTGEN FOR SMALL AIRPORTS

Project Proposal
Abstract
The proposed research will be an in-depth assessment of what is required to purchase and utilize NextGen for Airports in a small airport scenario. The NextGen system has already proved itself in small and large airports in the United States of America. It is innovative technology is constantly evolving to provide greater benefits down the line. NextGen’s future capabilities will include improvements to enhance accessibility and safety for piston and turbine powered general aviation aircraft. These additional enhancements are particularly valuable for small airports.
Aviation has historically followed an upwards growth curve that is expected Continue reading...

American Airlines, Inc. v. Department of Transportation
This is a landmark case in Administrative Law. From the facts of the case, Dallas and Fort Worth operated two separate independent airports that were competing against each other in the same locality. The agency that operated as the Department of Transport, CAB identified that the presence of two airports was harmful to the region and as such, they ordered the two airports to merge in 1964. This culminated in the Regional Airport Concurrent Bond Ordinance, 1968 which was to close off some airfields in the region to commercial activities. The Ordinance Continue reading...

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Literature Review4
Definition of the Problem4
Collection of Opinions, Feelings and Facts5
Identification of the Actual Problem7
Formulating Potential Solutions8
Assessing the Alternatives10
Methodology13
Questionnaire14
Results15
Conclusion15
Appendix17

References20

Abstract
Many airlines offer benefits to their clients in order to gain their loyalty. One of the benefits that are offered is frequent flyer mileage. This analytical report will view the feasibility of a membership at Miami International Airport that increases the frequent flyer mileage of its members while providing the members with a Visa classic card that enables them to accumulate more frequent flyer miles. This analytical report will explore Continue reading...

Alan versus Chicago O’hare Airport

It is the duty of the management of the airport to make sure that the airport is free from objects that may cause harm to any person within the airport, including the passengers. For the case of Alan, he was late for his flight and decided to rush knowing that the airport was free from any hazards that could cause him any harm. This prompted him to run without being keen on where he was stepping. Unfortunately, he stepped on a banana peel, fell and got injured. The O’Hare Chicago airport management was negligent by not clearing the Continue reading...

One current event that affected airport operations was Hurricane Sandy in the month of October and November 2012. Flight cancellations amounted to over 19000 flights. Most of the major airports were closed for some time, and when they opened, they had limited service. Carriers such as the United, Delta, and American Airlines were forced to cancel flight departures in three airports, in New York (Fox News).
I do not agree with the statement that airport operators are responsible for traffic (passengers and cargo) handling services at North America airports. This is because an airport operator’s responsibility is to Continue reading...