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The F-22 Raptor - An Investment in America's Future, 2006.
An examination of the pros and cons of continued development and deployment of the F-22 Raptor fighter jet.
4,454 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, AU$ 188.95
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The writer explains the history of development of the F-22 Raptor fighter jet. The plane is compared to the existing F-15. The paper reviews the history of spending and the estimates for the cost of project completion. It recaps current arguments for and against the additional spending. The writer concludes that the additional money should be spent to complete and deploy the plane as a strong new addition to the United States' Air Force.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Brief Background of the F-22 Raptor
Current Government Spending
Pros and Cons
Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper
"Those in favor of the continued spending on the F-22 argue that without the plane, our tactical air systems will soon be outstripped by technology being developed by potentially hostile countries. Air dominance, they say, has been an instrumental factor in every modern military victory. Without upgrading our current stock of planes, we risk losing our current air dominance.
"Yet others believe that the money is being poorly spent. The Raptor, they argue, has been troubled by design flaws and cost problems. Its development is far behind schedule. Our country's current aircraft commitments equal a meager 10 percent of the nearly 3600 planes in our existing force. The existing planes are the finest and most effective fighter planes in the world. Hence, given the current political environment, the overall spending on F-22 development is unwarranted."
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Cognitive Psychology and Aircraft Technicians, 2006.
Examines how cognitive psychology applies to the occupation of aircraft technician.
4,447 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 23 sources, MLA, AU$ 188.95
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How does cognitive psychology apply to the real world, most especially how does it apply to a specific occupation, that of the aircraft technician/mechanic? To answer these questions, this paper examines the meaning of cognitive psychology and the various psychologists who shaped this theory. The paper then explores the skills and duties required to be an aircraft technician.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
What is Cognitive Psychology
Early Twentieth Century
Reemergence Of Cognitive Psychology
The Aircraft Technician's Skills and Duties
How Does Cognitive Psychology Apply toward Understanding the Aircraft Technician's Job?
Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper
"Not only must an airplane mechanic know about airplanes, but also he or she must be able to multi-task on a regular basis. An airplane mechanic may be a specialist in airplanes or even certain types of airplanes but the occupation itself requires that the individual have a number of skills and be able to use any one of them at a moments notice. For instance, an airplane mechanic must be able to start and run aircraft in order to perform operational tests using live aircraft engine power. He or she must be able to both tow and service the aircraft. In order to do this, the mechanic must have passed specific licensing requirements."
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The U.S. Journey Into Space, 2006.
This paper details America's progress into space as well as the history of NASA.
1,173 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 65.95
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This paper recounts America's path into space exploration beginning in 1920 with Professor Robert Goddard who created a rocket in a vacuum. The writer explains that in the years following it became a race between the U.S. and the Soviets to conquer space, which resulted in NASA being created in 1961. This paper explains the importance of continuing the space program into the future using economical, environmental and political reasonings. The paper also discusses the option of privatization, which would be effective in the reduction of launch costs and the modernization of current facilities.
From the Paper
"Since that first step on the moon, relatively little progress has been made by the United States in the journey into space, beside the commercial ventures. "The reasons that drove our space program and NASA off in the wrong direction are numerous-a lack of leadership from the White House, a skeptical Congress, and taxpayers unconvinced that the space program holds long-term promise for the nation, to name a few." The U.S. is no longer under threat of the Soviets and the motivation has dwindled.
Presently, NASA is engaged in a plan to send man to Mars. First, they will send unmanned craft to "study the planet's soil and atmosphere, analyze rock samples, bring back some rocks to Earth, and determine the suitability of longer-term manned missions." NASA's goal is to send a manned mission in 2014. The delay is due much in part to the neglect of the planet's surface by the Viking mission in 1976, which didn't occur until the Pathfinder probe in 1997."
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Runway Expansion at the San Francisco International Airport, 2006.
This paper discusses the need, environmental impact and alternatives to expanding the runway at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 169.95
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This paper explains that San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is proposing a runway reconfiguration plan, which would fill more than two square miles of the Bay to allow simultaneous landings in poor weather; however, poor weather accounts for less than 20 percent of the delays at SFO. The author points out that the vast majority of delays are caused by airlines operations such as aggressive scheduling by airlines and slow passenger loading and unloading, aircraft refueling and baggage handling. The paper recommends that SFO can better reduce delays in all weather conditions by spreading arrivals and departures more evenly, using larger planes to reduce the total number of flights and reducing the number of commuter flights.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
Objectives for Runway Program
Traffic Impacts
Effects on Environment
Alternatives to Runway Expansion
Adverse Impact on Leisure
Reducing Delays by Cutting Arrival Rates
Implement Modern Technology
Disperse Flight Arrival
Use Other Capacity
Promote Balanced Service
Alternative Transportation
Conclusion
From the Paper
"SFO's runway construction plans include up to two square miles of bay fill. The largest substitute calls for filling 1,332 acres of the bay. By comparison, only 400 acres of the bay have been lost to fill during the last 35 years. The largest runway configurations would also restrict the tidal flow to another 5-6 square miles of bay that would be bounded on three sides. An area of the bay that was likewise enclosed by the existing runways was transformed into mud flats. In all, 8 square miles of bay could be lost to fill, but the impacts on the circulation of the bay may be even inferior. The proposed runways extend far offshore and will impede the tidal flows that flush contaminants from the South Bay. SFO's Science Panel found that with the new runways, "changes in the tidal and sedimentation supply regimes could severely affect the form and ecological function of intertidal habitats throughout the subregion.""
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Aircraft Wars, 2006.
An analysis of the aircraft industry from a historical and global perspective.
11,439 words (approx. 45.8 pages), 47 sources, MLA, AU$ 363.95
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This paper presents background information on the history of the aircraft industry and then takes a look at how the industry differs in various countries. The paper looks at the competition between countries in the aircraft industry and looks at why trade in the aircraft industry between countries is beneficial. The paper also examines different aircraft industry companies and the importance of a strong aeronautics industry from both a defense and economic perspective.
Table of Contents
Early History
Post World War II
Discussion Reasons for Advantages in Trade
Differences in Technology
Differences in Resource Endowments
Why is a Balance Trade So Important?
Building Weapons for the Aircraft War - Mergers and Governmental
Support
Other Non Domestic Competition
The Open Market/Future Competitors?
The Whole Story behind Large Commercial Aircraft Issues
The Bilateral Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Conclusion
From the Paper
" When the United States was drawn into World War II, the U.S. had no choice but to help its European allies. Because of its physical isolation from the fighting itself, the U.S. found that it's greatest strength in winning the war was its ability to manufacture the weapons of war for itself and its allies in massive quantities. German occupied France and any war related manufacturing was co-opted by the Axis. England was under constant bombardment, which interfered with the import of raw materials for manufacturing as well as the process itself. Long before "D" Day, the U.S. began to ramp up its manufacturing abilities to supply weapons, aircraft and ships for the on-going war."
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Southwest Airlines' Marketing Strategy, 2006.
A paper explaining the reasons why Southwest Airlines' marketing strategy has been so successful.
4,067 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 177.95
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This paper discusses the strengths of Southwest Airline's marketing strategy by comparing it to United Airlines, an airline which has had considerably less success than Southwest. The paper also describes Southwest's short-haul, no-frills marketing strategy, the low-fares and larger number of short-haul departures the company offers, Southwest's carefully planned advertising campaign and high level of employee loyalty. The paper explains how each of these factors contribute to the company's success and suggests that Southwest's principle strength is its president, founder and CEO, Herb Kelleher.
From the Paper
"Flying on Southwest Airlines is not the most comfortable way to go. Usually, the planes are jammed full of vacationers and families including children, as well as business travelers. Seats are crammed together. There is no advance seat reservation system. The crowds at the departure gates are usually enormous. Yet, somehow, through it all, Southwest is tremendously successful. In TIME Magazine's issue of May 1, 2000, Southwest continues to be rated No. 1 in on-time arrivals and departures and in overall quality ratings. How does it do better than the large, established airlines? "Economic history shows that an airline based solely on lower airfares does not work...Customer service is the only strategic marketing tool a carrier can use to pull passengers from an established airline." (Donnelly, p. 53) Thus, calling Southwest merely a low-cost carrier would be doing its marketing strategy a disservice."
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Aviation, 2006.
An investigation into crew behavior and the effects of crew resource management on the errors that have often been found to cause air disasters.
2,332 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 115.95
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This paper reviews several papers on crew resource management (CRM) which support the belief that while not wildly effective, improvement in "situational awareness," a necessary factor in safe flight, is improved when crew resource management training has been conducted.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Crew Resource Management: Is it the Cure for Aircraft Accidents?
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The traveling public would not be pleased to know that in the 1970s, hundreds of airline passengers died because, in three separate incidents, aircrews committed errors. The crew failed to consider fuel levels when solving another problem in one instance; in another, the crew simply failed to monitor altitude. In the third, the crew misinterpreted air traffic control instructions (Salas, Prince et al 1999). These crews were not new to flying; between them they had tens of thousands of hours flight time, and yet the errors were those even a completely inexperienced aviator should not have made (Salas, Prince et al 1999). Worse yet, each crew worked for a major carrier, and all the crews worked in companies with high standards for pilot training and certification (Salas, Prince et al 1999)."
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Cockpit Management, 2006.
An analysis of the topic of cockpit management in commercial airlines.
2,015 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper takes a general look at the levels of management in a cockpit of commercial airlines. It discusses the authority the captain holds over the first officer in the cockpit. The writer explains that the dynamics of the relationships in an airline cockpit are varied, but the captain always holds specific authority over the other crew including the first officer. The captain's authority in the cockpit is necessary for a number of reasons, but when it reaches a point where the first officer is afraid to challenge the captain's command and decisions, then the results can be devastating and even deadly.
From the Paper
"This acknowledged authority relates directly to aircraft regulations as well as history and accepted norms in the industry. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) states that ultimately, the captain holds the final authority over the crew and the airplane. The CFR also demands captains have considerable more flight time than first officers. Captains must have at least 1500 hours, while first officers only require 200 hours (Tarnow 112). In addition to the CFR rules, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also have certain cockpit rules which include "'the pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft' (1996 CFR, Paragraph 91.3)" (Tarnow 113). However, the rules also state that during an emergency, the pilot can deviate from these rules. Thus, the captain is much more experienced in flight matters, and his authority is often "gold" in the airline cockpit."
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JetBlue Airways, 2005.
An overview of the company JetBlue Airways.
2,104 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 107.95
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This paper provides a thorough overview of JetBlue Airways. It begins by discussing JetBlue's corporate background and then looks at major challenges currently facing the airline industry in general, and JetBlue in particular. An industry analysis is included and the paper ends with a summary and conclusion about the airline market.
From the Paper
"It appears that the airline industry will continue to struggle in the near future (3-5 years) (Peterson, 2004). Innovation among this industry has been stagnant and the structure of the industry desperately needs reform. However, JetBlue has an advantage in that the industry giants/multi-national firms are too large to react to the changing environment in a fast and effective manner. This creates a large opportunity for JetBlue to innovate and develop new cost efficient means of air travel. The terrorist attacks were a significant blow in exposing the weakness of the air transportation industry that were lingering for decades, but their needs to be a positive, defining moment where the industry innovates and decides to change the status quo and the industry. While Jet Blue has showed innovation in this area, the multi-national firms dominate the industry and they are not successful. The bottom line is without more leaders, the airline industry as a whole will continue to disintegrate and will not be an investment worthy area for years to come."
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Air Transportation System, 2005.
An examination of challenges facing the American airline industry.
1,548 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 81.95
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This report presents an insight into the airline industry and some of the problems it faces. It argues that there is no doubt that the airline industry is in crisis. It points out that the likes of the large national and international carriers such as American Airlines, Delta, United and Continental were all either operating in the red as continued concerns regarding issues like the price of fuel, terrorism and a weak world economy continue to hamper an industry that was already prone to cyclical downturns. The writer explains that all of these large United States based carriers have either filed or has considered filing bankruptcy to ward of creditors and shareholders alike and also to try and rediscover solvency.
From the Paper
"The situation in the airline industry is bad to say the least. Major airlines such as American Airlines, Delta, United and Continental have all considered or are already under bankruptcy protection in order to hold off organizational collapse. Since deregulation, bankruptcy has been one of the few saving graces that have helped the major airlines stay solvent. The events of September 11, 2001, where terrorists hijacked planes to use as missiles on several targets has been linked to the decline of the industry and a major cause of their financial troubles."
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Air Traffic Control, 2004.
An analysis of the changes made to the Airline Traffic Control system following 9/11.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper discusses the fact that following the 9/11 tragedy many politicians and airline industry representatives began to search for improvements to the Airline Traffic Control system (ATC). The paper explains that these improvements were deigned to increase security and safety for all flight personnel, as well as for all passengers. The paper outlines some of the changes made to the ATC systems and examines the benefits of each new policy or procedure.
From the Paper
"One of the most significant changes to ATC has been the implementation of key technology, deployed at the headquarters of NORAD, located in Colorado Springs. This technology, known as Explorer, enables the NORAD team to monitor all commercial aircraft flying across the country at any given time. Previously, the technology had been used solely to monitor for incoming missiles, or military planes (Carr and Cone, 2002). The FAA also added a staff of air traffic controllers to the NORAD base, as well as in many busy sectors across the country, to assist local ATC operators in the event of a hijacking situation (Strohm, 2004). In an effort to ensure proper handling of airline safety issues, the FAA also separated the responsibility of those dealing with hijack situations. The TSA, or Transportation Security Administration, has been established. In the event of a hijacked flight, the TSA is responsible for all actions while the plane is in the air. When the flight lands, the FBI is responsible (Strohm, 2004)."
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Tallil, Iraq Airbase, 2005.
An overview of the history of the Tallil airbase in Iraq, considered a strategic site during Operations Iraqi Freedom.
2,892 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 138.95
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This research paper provides a brief history of Tallil Air Base in Iraq, from the time of Operation Desert Storm to the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The question of how Tallil was built into OIF planning and when it was decided that Tallil would be a desired location for a base is answered as well as why it was considered a key location. The paper also looks at who initially took the base as to the military unit and whether it was a forcible entry. The questions of who secured the base, whether there was inter-service coordination, what was there when the U.S. military arrived to start building are also answered. Additionally, the paper explains how the base was built. Finally the issues of whether there was a coordinated effort between the army and air force are answered as well as what happened to the base set up. The paper also looks at whether there was a basing model used in building the base.
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Methodology
Review of Literature
Findings of the Study
From the Paper
"Tallil airbase has been a strategic site during Operation Iraqi Freedom and continues to be such. During the year 2000 an investigation was conducted in relation to chemical waste storage and exposure at Tallil airbase the assessment states that they do not consider Tallil airbase to have been a chemical weapons storage facility during the year of 1991. In an article in relation to air guardsmen detail in the Iraqi freedom close-air Support the American Forces Service Press Service reported on July 16, 2003 that only three days into the Operation Iraqi Freedom, a new mission was assigned to Air Force Lt. Col. Dave Kennedy. The mission: To ready Tallil airbase for the missions of the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The article states that: "The mission could be an enormous asset in the war against the regime of Saddam Hussein" [in that] "the coalition could provide more close-air support for forces attacking the regime near Baghdad." (Garamone, 2003) According to the report the plan was that the A-10s would leave the Al Jaber Kuwaiti airbase landing at Tallil and through being able to refuel could have more flying time at the targeted site."
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Southwest Airlines, 2005.
An analysis of the success story of Southwest Airlines.
1,268 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper offers a brief examination of why Southwest Airlines is so successful. It begins by looking at the company's mission statement which pro,mises continuous improvement and then discusses how this has been applied to all sectors of the company since its establishment.
From the Paper
"The best way to start an analysis of Southwest Airlines and its success story is the company's mission statement. According to the company's website, the company's mission is "dedication to the highest quality of Customer Service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and Company Spirit" . If we take a brief look at this mission statement, we may find that, differently from many of today's companies, Southwest's mission is not profit maximization, but achieving customer satisfaction through the quality of the services provided. Additionally, the mission statement refers to the joint collaboration and mixture of Company Service and Company Spirit, in the sense that one cannot truly operate and exist without the other. A friendly and efficient working environment is, in Southwest's opinion, a key towards achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction."
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Flight 173, 2005.
An analysis of the facts concerning the crash of United Airlines flight 173 in 1978.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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This report is a short investigative paper into what happened to United Airlines Flight 173 that crashed on December 28, 1978, into a heavily wooded but populated suburban area of Portland as it attempted to approach the Portland International Airport. It looks at how crash reconstruction experts, on-flight recorders and eye witness accounts were used to help provide insights into why the tragic event occurred.
From the Paper
"In the flight crew's defense, they were said to have been completely preoccupied with a landing gear malfunction and therefore overlooked the fact that they were in serious trouble due to the fuel shortage. The obvious question that comes to mind about this tragedy could be that weren't there other options such as a gear up landing? There have been successful gear up landings in the past and with foam technology today, the runway could literally have been made to resemble ice. Of course fuel combustion is a major concern for gear up landings. "A commuter jet, carrying 52 passengers was forced to circle Wichita's Mid-Continent airport for 1-? hours Saturday morning."
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Air Transport and Tourism, 2005.
A look at air transport and tourism in several major countries across the world.
32,484 words (approx. 129.9 pages), 115 sources, APA, AU$ 403.95
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This is a broad and far-reaching study on the relationship between tourism and air transport. In examining this relationship the paper looks at whether the deregulation of air transport has influenced the tourist destination countries in South Europe and to what extent and examines the impacts of deregulation on capacity and fares. The study also attempts to determine whether deregulation has has caused growth in the market and attempts to determine the integral relationship between the transport and the overall tourist experience. Finally, this paper studies the impacts of the tourism transport at the destination areas. Included with the paper is an extensive list of tables and figures.
Background
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Objectives of the Study
Limitations of the Study
Rationale for the Study
Overview of the Study
The Parallel Growth of Air Transport and Tourism
Structural differences
The Impact on Tourism
Effect of Split Charter/Scheduled Flights
Cyprus
UK
Turkey
Malta
Spain
Greece
Methodology
Research Design and Approach
Population and Sample
Collection and Tabulation of Data
Data Analysis Procedure
Reliability and Validity of the Data
Analysis of the Data
Summary, Recommendations and Conclusion
From the Paper
"The current study uses both quantitative and qualitative methodological processes to analyze the issue and works to determine what deregulation of the air transport industry has done to the tourism industry. This is very important to those that work for air transport companies, and equally important to those that work in tourism. The conclusions that are found here will provide answers to potential problems that have been seen throughout the tourism industry for some time with a focus on the five specific countries that have been selected by the researcher for this particular purpose."
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