Abstract
This paper gives both sides to the argument about pilots carrying guns in the cockpits. The writer discusses how while, on the one hand, the pilots would be able to protect themselves and their passengers if they carried guns, on the other hand, there are those pilots that have never had gun training and do not care to handle guns. When they became pilots they did not take into consideration that they might have to become 'soldiers of the air' as well.

From the Paper
"The Airline Pilot's Association, which is the largest pilot's union, requested support from its members in helping to pass the bill that would allow guns in the cockpit. Many pilots feel that if the pilots are trained in the use of firearms and feel comfortable with using a gun, there is no reason why they should not be allowed to have a gun onboard."

Tags:airlines, cockpits, firearms, guns, pilots, terrorism, protection, airplane, flight, 911

Abstract
This paper examines how, while many previously successful airlines are challenged with labour issues, unsustainable cost structures and complex pricing structures, WestJet succeeds by filling the gaps that the industry has left open through operational and strategic deficiencies. WestJet is perceived as an "engine of the significant evolution in the airline industry". It looks at how in 2003, WestJet was named Canada's second most respected company, ranking first in high quality product and customer service and second in HR management and top of mind categories. It also examines how standardized flights, low prices, humorous promotions and web-based ticketing are the most visible components of WestJet's marketing strategy and how the underlying key success factor stems from the organization's low-cost strategic thrust and the eight unique business strategy components that support it. This paper details an analysis of the airline industry, the components that form WestJet's competitive advantage, the future of WestJet and the strategic recommendations to sustain the organization's growth. Included is Porter's Five Forces Model, a competitive analysis of the airline industry and relevant article studies.

Outline
1.0 Industry Analysis: General Overview
2.0 Competitive Environment: Facing Industry Challenges
3.0 WestJet's Marketing Strategy: Achieving a Unique Position
4.0 Low-Cost: WestJet's Strategic Thrust
4.1 "No Frills" Product/Service
4.2 Single Aircraft Type
4.3 High Aircraft Utilization
4.4 Simplified Route Structure
4.5 Ticket-less Distribution
4.6 Intelligent Technological Systems
4.7 Humorous Promotional Tactics
4.8 Company Culture: Tying it all Together
5.0 The Future of WestJet: More Destinations, More Growth
6.0 Strategic Recommendations: Customers, Competitors and Growth
6.1 Customers
6.2 Competitors
6.3 Growth
Exhibit 1 - Porter's Five Forces Model Airline Industry
Exhibit 2 - Competitor Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Strategy ComponentsExhibit 4: Relevant Article Studies

From the Paper
"In 1987 the government deregulated the Canadian airline industry, allowing airlines to establish fares and conditions without any intervention and dramatically changing the industry dynamics. It is with this change that the "low-cost" business model fully came to life. Though the subsequent merger of Air Canada (AC) with Canadian Airlines dominated the market for a short time (with AC gaining 80% control over the market), the airlines control over the Canadian skies has not lasted long. With the costs of running a traditional airline escalating, a new strategic thrust has been adopted by both current and new carriers in the market who are now taking advantage of the increased demand for a low-cost no-frills product. Though WestJet is currently dominating the no-frills Canadian market, with a 55% market share for scheduled domestic flights, they have inspired others to adopt the "low-cost" business model."

Tags:airlines, airplanes, porter, prices, promotion, strategic, strategy, structure, success, ticketing

Abstract
Effective communication is the key to any business success. The communication process is essential to employee morale, efficiency, and bottom-line profits. Both internal and external publics are addressed in the communication process. The external publics consist of vendors, competitors, customers, and Wall Street. This paper discusses the communication process and looks at the impact of effective communications on Southwest Airlines's external publics.

From the Paper
"Southwest Airlines has used effective communication to grow from a small Texas intrastate airline, into the fourth largest airline in the United States (Kim). The mission of Southwest Airlines is dedication to the highest quality of customer service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride, and company spirit. Southwest is committed to providing its employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Employees are provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer."

Tags:public, relations, LUV, Williams, Energy

Abstract
This report examines the success and future potential of one of the new players in the airline industry. JetBlue is a fairly new organization that has been very successful in spite of the airline industry's recent demise. This report defines the domestic airline industry as it applies to JetBlue by doing an analysis of JetBlue's external environment, opportunities, and threats. By reviewing the industry life cycle, macro environmental trends, competitors, strengths, and weaknesses of three major competitors, like Southwest Airlines, the paper assesses the company's internal strengths and weaknesses.

From the Paper
"The situation in the airline industry is near dire. Major airlines such as American Airlines, Delta, United and Continental have all considered or are pursuing bankruptcy as a way to stave off ultimate organizational collapse. Since deregulation, the only alternative for the major airlines has been bankruptcy as a way to remain solvent. The events of September 11, 2001, where terrorists hijacked jetliners and used them as missiles to attack several sites including the World Trade Center and the Pentagon are thought to be the reason the airline industry is in such financial trouble."

Tags:stength, weakness, macro, life, cycle

Abstract
This paper seeks to explore various challenges that faced program manager Gary Allison in the management of Orion Shield Project. Some of these issues are technical, ethical, legal or contractual in nature. The Orion Shield Project was an undertaking to improve the structural capabilities of NASA's launch rocket booster known as the Shuttle Launch Booster. The paper is a study of the activities undertaken by Gary as a product manager in charge of phase one of the Orion Shield project.

From the Paper
"According to Meredith, J. R, Samuel J. M, Samuel J. M, Jr (2005, p. 465), the wrong direction and failure of the Orion Shield project could be attributed to the wrong choice of the project manager. Gary was more interested and confident with his work as an engineer and not a project manager. His desire to experiment with his MBA coupled with Henry Larsen's insistence drove him to take up the management of this project. Because he was very new to project management, It was incorrect for Henry Larsen to let Gary be solely in charge of this project, the best way could have been to assign another more experienced project manager to work hand in hand with Gary or better still he could have allowed a more experienced project manager to lead the project while Gary worked as an assistant to the experienced project manager. Henry Larsen's motive could also be read in his choice of having Gary as the project manager, he needed a new inexperienced manager who could be easily manipulated to promote his unethical management standards."

Tags:nasa, rocket, Gary Allison project

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to give the airport operator staff an inside knowledge of the operational procedures performed by airlines and handling agents in relation to passenger handling, aircraft turnaround security and health and safety issues within the airport. Air transport industry is known as a complex business where airports, airlines and handling operators must work together to provide efficient services. The focus of this information handbook explains the main airline operational processes, which is divided into three sections: passenger handling; aircraft turnaround; and safety and security pros. The paper contains several figures, flowcharts and a table.

Outline:
Introduction
Passenger Handling Procedures
Passenger Off-Load
Arrival Baggage Delivery
Passenger Check-In
Passenger Baggage Acceptance Passenger Gate Boarding
Low Cost and Full Service Traditional Network Carrier Turnaround
Timeline for the Turnaround Operation of A Full Service Traditional Carrier
The Role Performed By the Despatch Agent in the Turnaround Process The CAA and the HSE
Purpose of the Regulation
Responsibilities for Assistance of Prms at the Airport
Management and Organisation of the Airport Security via Annex
Current Threat Levels To Aviation in the United Kingdom
AAIB
Sequence of Events When an Accident Occurs

From the Paper
"Within the total airport operations system, an essential element is the handling of passengers' luggage. If there are any difficulties with the processing either on departure or arrival, it can have repercussions across a wide range of airport operations. (Ashford et al 1997). For example, baggage for departing flights is delayed then aircraft are kept at the gate longer than planned, and extended parking on the ramps inevitably leads to congestion and a general slowing down of airside operations and with this, possible delays also to the parking of aircraft. A certain number of tasks have to be carried out at every airport, and they are essentially similar whether the airport is small or large. The differences will emerge in the means employed and the procedures adopted. Baggage operations may be conveniently divided into two broad areas, departures and arrival and the inbound and outbound baggage system. (Ashford et al 1997). The objective of the inbound baggage system is to provide, in an economical and efficient manner, a fast method of unloading and delivery of baggage to the terminal and displaying it in the reclaim hall so that the passenger can easily retrieve it. "

Tags:passenger, handling, check-in, baggage

Abstract
This paper explores how the airlines can benefit by on-line commerce i.e. e-business. To understand this well, the e-business strategies of British Airways and Lufthansa, the world's largest international airlines, are analyzed. The essay reveals how "e-tickets", "e-procurement" and "e-working" will lead to cost savings and how these will help the big airlines to compete with the low cost airlines. Furthermore, this essay also identifies the qualities needed for a quality e-commerce website.

From the Paper
"Air travel is one of world's largest industries, which generates over $300 billion in revenues. More over it has an over all impact far in excess of its turn over, since it facilitates tourism, world trade, international investment, etc. further its importance can be easily under stood from the range of products it transports all over the world every single day. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, pharmaceuticals etc are only some of them. It is therefore central to the globalization, which is taking place in many other industries. The increasing use of Internet and the rising disposable income with the people and the realization of the economic benefits of tourism by the developing countries all contributed towards the rapid growth of this industry. It can be seen that after pornography airline ticket is the hottest selling commodity in the Internet. According to a research by "The Economist" the airline ticket sale over internet amounts $5 billion world-wide. (June 30 2001). So I am taking two big companies from this industry, British Airways and Lufthansa for this study. I am trying to analyze their market, their critical success factors and the values their websites provide to the end user."

Tags:booking, commerce, online, procurement, strategy, tickets, website, working

Abstract
On 28 January 1986, the world was shocked by the destruction of the Space Shuttle Challenger, and the death of its crew. This paper examines the processes used in deciding to launch the ill-fated mission. It focuses on the flawed culture within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and its associated mismanagement. It analyses how this culture influenced NASA's beliefs, its decision-making process and its performance.
Outline
Background
Engineering
Management Issues
Belief Systems
Conclusion
Bibliography

From the Paper
"President Nixon endorsed the Shuttle during the 1972 election year because it would increase employment. In a crime against the English language, he announced that the vehicle would "revolutionise transportation into near space, by routinising it." He also recognised that it was politically unacceptable not to maintain a manned presence in space. However, the Office of Management and Budget continued to monitor the programme's costs. NASA was forced to make savings in the short term, at the expense of higher operational costs and greater risks. Solid-rocket boosters were chosen because they were less expensive to develop and could be more quickly refurbished than boosters using liquid propellants."

Tags:communication, culture, launch, neurolinguistic, nlp, orbiter, programming, rockwell, rogers, thiokol

Abstract
This paper explains that effective teamwork is essential in the airline industry because of the need to maximize safety for the passengers and the staff. Next, the author relates the characteristics and demonstrates the process of good teamwork. The paper relates that air transportation is a recurring industry in which job opportunities fluctuate with the national economic conditions. This paper contains a table and an appendix with figures and tables.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Effective Teamwork
Characteristics of Effective Teamwork
Teamwork Imperative in the Airline Industry
Principal Findings
The Importance of Teamwork (Self-Reflection)
Employment Opportunities within the Air Transport Industry
Finding Aviation Jobs
Academic Leads
Professional Bodies and Networking
Employment Agencies
Three Examples of Jobs Requiring Teamwork Skills in the Air Transport Industry
Pilots
Flight Dispatcher
Meteorologist
Conclusions
Appendix: The Teamwork between the Airline Staff (Check-In) and the Airport Operator Staff (Security)
Appendix: Effectiveness of Teamwork
Appendix: Team Meeting Ground Rules (Code of Conduct)
Appendix: Team Work Skills Questionnaire

From the Paper
"In summing up, the main reason to form a team is to accomplish a goal that cannot easily be achieved by just one person. People need to rely on each other sometimes and understanding that it is the start to a potentially great working relationship. When we all come together with one specific shared goal, success is that much easier to obtain. Taking the case of constructing Airbus A380 into consideration as stated in Airbus (2010), its components were built in from different countries namely U.K, Spain, and Germany and finally assembled in France."

Tags:leadership, chain of activities, ground service teams, flight dispatcher, meteorologist

Abstract
This paper outlines a marketing plan for the European Passenger Business of British Airways (BA). BA's communications strategy to date is reviewed and new objectives and targets to be achieved over the next year are set, in order to increase brand awareness and a loyal customer base. BA's current situation and strategy is analyzed and the key problems and areas of weakness that need to be addressed are identified.

From the Paper
"However, events over the past three years (both internal and external) have hit profit margins and damaged the brand's reputation and image, which have impacted sales. The Future Size and Shape plan was developed and implemented in 2002 to restructure the business and reduce costs, in order to achieve profits. Associated reductions in employee numbers amount to around 15,000. However, employee dissatisfaction has grown, with unions threatening strike action on an annual basis (August bank holiday weekend 2003 and 2004). Most recently this culminated in 100 flights being cancelled at Heathrow, partly due to staff shortages, which was estimated to have cost BA 10m. Press coverage has been highly negative partly fuelled by BA's poorly planned compensation offer (free flights to some employees, whilst customers have to apply for their money back). BA's share price (see figure 1) has been affected by these developments, in addition to external factors such as fuel price rises."

Tags:air, travel, international, airline