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What does ICAO stands for?
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
What does IATA means?
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
What is FAA?
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
What js EASA?
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
is a global group that represents almost all major airlines. It helps them work together to make air travel smooth and safe for passengers.
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
IATA founded in?
In Havana, Cuba year 1945
Benefits of IATA member? (GSICR)
•Global Recognition & Credibility
•Safety & Operational Standards
•Industry Support & Training
•Costs Savings and Efficiency
•Representation & Advocacy
being part of IATA means the airline meets international safety and quality standards.
Global Recognition & Credibility
IATA helps airlines follow the best practices for safety, security, and efficiency.
Safety & Operational Standards
IATA offers training programs for airline staff – like pilots, crews, and ground operations.
Industry Support & Training
IATA sets standardized procedure, which help airlines save time and money.
Costs Savings & Efficiency
IATA represents airlines to governments, airports, and international bodies.
Representation & Advocacy
Encompasses a wide range of businesses, called airlines, which offer air transport services for paying customers or business partners.
Airline Industry
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY AND THE AVIATION INDUSTRY?
Airline industry refers to COMPANIES that offer air transport services to paying customers,
whereas the AVIATION industry includes all aviation related businesses.
What are the types of airline?
International airline
National airline
Regional airline
are a group of the largest, most high-profile and most successful airlines. They make billions in revenue each year and operate large passenger jets. These airlines also tend to focus their efforts on offering global services, carrying passengers and cargo over large distances.
International airlines
Represent the next step down from the largest international airlines. They will typically offer both medium-sized and large-sized jets and will often focus on offering services to areas within their home country, but many will offer access to international destinations too.
National Airlines
Are the smallest of the three main types and focus on offering services within specific regions. In many cases, they provide passenger services to parts of the world with lower levels of demand and where services are not offered by either national or international airlines.
Regional Airlines
These airlines have annual revenue of 20 to 100 million dollars with more than 60 seats.
Large Regionals
These airlines have operating revenue of under 20 million dollars and use small aircraft with an average of 40-60 seats.
Medium Regionals
These airlines are usually referred to as “commuter airlines” and use small aircraft.
Small Regionals
These airlines operate based on a schedule and regular routes.
Scheduled Airlines
These are also called charter airlines. These airlines do not fly based on schedule and usually operate during off-peak hours, and are flexible in terms of choice of airport, flight times, and load factors.
Non-scheduled Airlines
THE 4 MOST IMPORTANT BUSINESS MODELS FOR AIRLINES (FLCC)
Full-Service carriers
Low-Cost Carriers
Charter Airlines
Cargo Airlines