AMT 115 REVIEWER Flashcards
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Meaning of AMT 115
AIR TRANSPORTATION AND MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE
It represents the next most substantial energy-consuming transport sector, included passenger and cargo airplanes, or mail.
Air Transport
Can be defined as the movement of passengers and cargo by aircraft such as airplanes and helicopters
Air transportation
From the Introduction to Air Transportation what characteristics does the air transport called as it had the highest speed among all the modes of transport.
Rapidity
Air transport is the most ____ means of transport. There is huge investment in purchasing aero planes and constructing of aerodromes.
Expensive
From the Advantages of Air Transportation, It does not require huge capital investment in the construction and maintenance of surface track.
No Investment in Construction of Track
It provides a regular, ______, efficient and _______
Comfortable and Quick services
Air transport has helped the world in the _____ of space
Exploration/Space Exploration
The history of air travel began with the flight of Who, and on what year? (exact date). Their plane was a powered and controlled aircraft
whereas previous attempts to fly used gliders that had control and no power or free flight which had power but no control.
Wright brothers on December 17, 1903
In ___, ___ it established the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). This board served numerous functions, the two most significant being determining airlines’ routes of travel and regulating prices for passenger fares. The CAB based airfares on average costs, so because airlines couldn’t compete with each other by offering lower fares, they competed by striving to offer the best quality service.
1938, Civil Aeronautics Act.
In what year International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was created? and who are the people that created it? The organization sets standards and regulations necessary for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and regularity, as well as for aviation environmental protection.
1944, by the Chicago Convention to promote the safe and
orderly development of civil aviation around the world.
is a trade association of the world’s airlines founded in 1945. Today, ____ represents some 300 airlines comprising 94% of the
international scheduled air traffic.
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
commonly known as Pan Am, and it was the principal and largest international air carrier and unofficial flag carrier of the
United States from 1927 until its collapse on December 4,1991.
1927 - Pan American World Airways
services Miami-La Habana (Cuba)
It is most suitable for carrying goods of perishable nature which require quick delivery and light goods of high value such as diamonds, etc. over long distances. (Advantages)
Most Suitable for Carrying Light Goods of High Value
is the United States’ civil aviation authority, their operations and
regulations. it was created in 1958 to manage safety
operations.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
It was founded in 1927 as a scheduled air mail and
passenger service operating between Key West,
Florida and Havana, Cuba.
Pan American World Airways
services Miami-La Habana (Cuba)
is the largest airline in Colombia. It has been the
flag carrier of Colombia since December 5, 1919 just two
months after KLM founded. Acronym in Spanish for Aerovias
del Continente Americano S.A., “Airways of the American
Continent”
AVIANCA S.A.
was founded only 13 months later
in April 15, 1926. American’s parent company American Airlines
Group is the world’s largest in terms of passengers carried.
Delta’s rival American Airlines
is credited for many innovations that
shaped the international airline industry, including
the widespread use of jet aircraft, jumbo jets, and
computerized reservation systems. It was also a
founding member of the International Air Transport
Association (IATA), the global airline industry
association.
Pan American Airways
What century and year does World history of air transportation reflect?
21st Century, In 2001, the industry dealt with the effects of another economic downturn, as business travel decreased substantially while labor and fuel costs increased. The events 9/11 greatly magnified the airlines’ issues, leading to a sharp decline in customers and significantly higher operating costs. Losses continued for years; the industry as a whole didn’t return to profitability until 2006.
Founded in November 16, 1920, it commenced
operations two years later and has been operating for more
than a century. It’s the oldest operating airline in the Englishspeaking world. With a fleet of 125 aircraft, Australia’s flag
carrier flies to more than 100 destinations around the world.
Qantas
Founded less than one year after the conclusion of World
War I. It was established on October 7, 1919, and completed its first flight in May 1920. The Dutch flag carrier is currently the oldest operating airline in the world.
KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES ((Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij)
Semi Monocoque’s parts
Stringers, Bulkhead, Skin, Formers
has become the primary means of commoncarrier traveling. Greatest efficiency and value are obtained
when long distances are traveled.
Air transportation
