Commuter Airlines [Hardcover]

Franklin D. Richey Alexander T. Wells (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0894649477 | ISBN-13: 978-0894649479 | Publication Date: January 1, 1996 | Edition: 1St Edition

Commuter airlines make up the fastest growing segment of the air transportation industry. Since the early 1960s the regional/commuter airline industry has become an integral part of the air transport network in the United States. Since deregulation, the number of regional/commuter passenger enplanements has increased more rapidly than that of the major carriers. This growth is expected to continue as the "majors" turn over more short-haul, low-density routes to the "commuters". This book provides a comprehensive overview of the industry and the primary operating and management functions of a typical commuter airline. Part One presents the origin and development of commuters, the regulatory environment in which they operate, the structure of their industry, and the important role they play. Part Two begins with a description of the FAA certification process and is followed by coverage of market measurement, forecasting, and planning. Part Three addresses the future of U.S. regional airlines.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Wells & Richey's Commuter Airlines is a benchmark publication as a history of the origin and development of commuter airline companies and the air travel industry. It surveys the regulatory framework within which commuter airlines must function, the structure of the industry, the commuter aircraft fleet and the general role of commuter airlines in economic development of the communities they serve. Management and Operations are studies with respect to the certification process, market measurement and forecasting, aircraft specifications and selections, the financing of equipment and financial management techniques and considerations. The authors also provide an insightful discussion regarding the future outlook for American regional airlines and commuter air travel. Highly recommended! -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company; 1St Edition edition (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894649477
• ISBN-13: 978-0894649479
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,102,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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