Instructions
References MUST be provided in-text and in a reference list as per the Harvard style of referencing.
Word Count- 2200 words
DO NOT include an abstract, introduction or conclusion to the questions.
Question numbers must be clearly shown beside each answer.
Question 1
Public awareness of environmental issues and political pressure to manage environmental impacts by aviation on water quality, community noise, local air quality, and climate change is increasing.
Discuss and provide examples on how industry and regulatory authorities are mitigating the harmful effects on the environment due to the air transport industry. [15 marks]
Question 2
Forecasting aviation trends and growth levels is a critical management function designed to provide a level of certainty to airlines, airports, Air Traffic Control service providers, regulatory authorities and government about future levels of activity. This is particularly important for the air freight transport industry given its volatile growth rates over the last decade.
Discuss and provide examples of:
a) Reasons why air cargo carriers need to make forecasts about future levels of activity. [7 marks]
b) The main variables in both the macro environment and micro environment that have a strong influence on forecasts of future air cargo activity levels. [8 marks]
Question 3
One of the most challenging tasks facing airline management is airline scheduling. This is due to the trade-offs between providing optimum public service in both quantity and quality of schedules and meeting the financial requirements of the carrier.
Discuss and provide examples of the major internal and external factors that affect the airline scheduling process. [10 marks]