Two commercial planes have recently made their debut - the A380 and, more recently, the B787. These aren't the only new aircraft that airlines have recently placed orders for, but they are arguably the most unique and unlike other planes currently being produced.
Your assignment is to pick one of these planes. Discuss their history, their stats (including stats about the airplane, but also stats about standing orders, future orders, who has them, who is getting them) and why they are different from other planes. Also, discuss what you believe to be the plane's overall impact on 1) the manufacturer, 2) the competing manufacturer and 3) the industry. Finally, discuss the impact these planes may have on your career, if any.
Reminder: Assignment is due on Sunday. Entries posted after this due date will receive a grade reduction.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Assignment due September 25th, 2011
We all know that the ATC system needs a makeover. Most of us have at least heard of "NextGen". In this blog assignment, demonstrate your knowledge of NextGen, including technology changes and ramifications to the users.
Two of the biggest concerns are Cost and Who is Going to Pay. After defining what some of the costs will entail, both for the users and for the government, discuss who should pay for what and why. Should the operators be responsible for all aircraft costs? Should they be subsidized? What about the operators of GA aircraft? And who should pay for the overall system, including ATC centers and equipment? All tax payers? User fees? If user fees, how should the user fees be charged? Same across the board or dependent on type of operation?
Same specifics as all the other assignments - 3-5 paragraphs and a link that you include in your discussion.
Ciao!
Two of the biggest concerns are Cost and Who is Going to Pay. After defining what some of the costs will entail, both for the users and for the government, discuss who should pay for what and why. Should the operators be responsible for all aircraft costs? Should they be subsidized? What about the operators of GA aircraft? And who should pay for the overall system, including ATC centers and equipment? All tax payers? User fees? If user fees, how should the user fees be charged? Same across the board or dependent on type of operation?
Same specifics as all the other assignments - 3-5 paragraphs and a link that you include in your discussion.
Ciao!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Assignment due September 18, 2011
September 11th, 2001 impacted the world in many ways. Arguably, the aviation industry has been impacted more so than other industries...and this impact has come in the form of lengthy and detailed security measures.
What is the cost/benefit of these measures? Are they really making the aviation industry safer or do they exist merely for public perception? Are there holes in the security process? Can the US perform these security measures more efficiently? How will existing and future security directly affect your career?
In class, we read two articles - "Terrorism's Impact on Business Aviation" from Business and Commercial Aviation and "Known Crewmember Launches" from Airline Pilot. Hopefully, these articles will get you up to date on the security measures of two sectors of the industry - the business aviation and airline industries. In addition, please read this article about security measures at Israeli airports and how they differ from security within the US.
Again, you can approach this topic however you wish. The questions/topics above are only asked to get the wheels turning. The only requirements are to have one link and write 3-5 paragraphs. To clarify, please integrate your link in your discussion. Also, please make sure your links are to credible sources, and if they are to an article, make sure it is a full-length article -not just an abstract.
What is the cost/benefit of these measures? Are they really making the aviation industry safer or do they exist merely for public perception? Are there holes in the security process? Can the US perform these security measures more efficiently? How will existing and future security directly affect your career?
In class, we read two articles - "Terrorism's Impact on Business Aviation" from Business and Commercial Aviation and "Known Crewmember Launches" from Airline Pilot. Hopefully, these articles will get you up to date on the security measures of two sectors of the industry - the business aviation and airline industries. In addition, please read this article about security measures at Israeli airports and how they differ from security within the US.
Again, you can approach this topic however you wish. The questions/topics above are only asked to get the wheels turning. The only requirements are to have one link and write 3-5 paragraphs. To clarify, please integrate your link in your discussion. Also, please make sure your links are to credible sources, and if they are to an article, make sure it is a full-length article -not just an abstract.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Assignment due September 11, 2011
One hot topic in aviation is the ramifications of automation. Are pilots losing important manual skills due to an over-dependence on automation? If the computers fail, do the pilots have the skills to recognize the failure and execute an appropriate recovery? If a problem with automation exists, what are possible solutions? Word on the street is that pilots should thought of more as "computer operators", rather than the historic "pilot". What do you think? How will this redefining of skills impact your career?
Flight students, in addition to the research and articles that exist, you have direct experience with automation in your training aircraft. Much of the current research is conducted on transport aircraft pilots, but what about pilots of GA aircraft? What about your experiences?
Management students, while you may not have direct experiences with automation in the cockpit, you may eventually have some direct input into the solutions. What are some possible solutions? What are some of the concerns an airline manager may have when implementing these solutions?
To both: Or do you think that over-dependence on automation is not really an issue? Do you think that focusing on this as a reason for some of the current accidents actual diverts attention away from other valid problems that need attention?
To get a basic idea of the topic, please read the following articles:
AvWeb - "Should Airline Pilots Fly More - Or Less?"
and
APImpact - "Automation in the Air Dulls Pilot Skill"
Again, you can approach this topic however you wish. The questions above are only asked to get the wheels turning. The only requirements are to have one link and write 3-5 paragraphs.
Have fun!
Flight students, in addition to the research and articles that exist, you have direct experience with automation in your training aircraft. Much of the current research is conducted on transport aircraft pilots, but what about pilots of GA aircraft? What about your experiences?
Management students, while you may not have direct experiences with automation in the cockpit, you may eventually have some direct input into the solutions. What are some possible solutions? What are some of the concerns an airline manager may have when implementing these solutions?
To both: Or do you think that over-dependence on automation is not really an issue? Do you think that focusing on this as a reason for some of the current accidents actual diverts attention away from other valid problems that need attention?
To get a basic idea of the topic, please read the following articles:
AvWeb - "Should Airline Pilots Fly More - Or Less?"
and
APImpact - "Automation in the Air Dulls Pilot Skill"
Again, you can approach this topic however you wish. The questions above are only asked to get the wheels turning. The only requirements are to have one link and write 3-5 paragraphs.
Have fun!
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