Introduction to the Air Transport System

This book aims to be informative and address as much as possible the following needs of the undergraduate or postgraduate students in the (air) transport studies, tourism and business by providing: a unique approach to the up-to date development of the air transport system; the global view of air transport system and its main components such as aircraft, airports, ATC/ATM, the airlines' business models, and planning and operations for both passengers and air cargo; and an insight to links and relations among all components-operators in the air transport system. This book will be valuable for all those starting familiarization with the air transport system at the graduate and postgraduate level, other academics, consultants, and professionals, as well asthose aiming at gaining a wider insight into the system's operations--